Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfectly soft and packed with pumpkin goodness, these cookies are a must-have for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with your favorite warm beverage. The addition of cinnamon frosting elevates these treats, creating a sweet and spiced combination that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and vegan-friendly, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike. Bake a batch today to savor the season’s best flavors!
- 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
- 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
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter (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 a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping into disks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10–12 minutes and cool completely.
- Whip frosting ingredients together until smooth and pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg