Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting! These cookies are tender, fluffy, and bursting with rich pumpkin spice goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening treat, they feature a luscious cinnamon frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to bring warmth and joy to their kitchen. Enjoy these delicious cookies fresh from the oven or save some for later; they stay soft and scrumptious for days!
- 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 vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and shape the dough into 2-inch balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping together softened vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Decorate cooled cookies with frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg