Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy Cinnamon Frosting. These delightful treats are fluffy, soft, and infused with warm spices that capture the essence of autumn. Perfect for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or a sweet treat anytime, they make an ideal addition to any dessert table. Easy to prepare and vegan-friendly, these cookies are a delicious way to celebrate the season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes and let cool.
- For frosting, whip together vegan butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon until smooth; pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg