Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting this fall! These cookies perfectly capture the essence of autumn with their soft, cake-like texture and luscious cinnamon icing. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a sweet snack at home, they are quick to whip up and customizable to suit your taste. The combination of warm spices and pumpkin flavor makes these treats irresistible. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly, allowing everyone to enjoy a delicious dessert without compromise. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or enjoying a quiet night in, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 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
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and shape chilled dough into 2-inch balls on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, whip together remaining vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg