Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a perfect treat for the fall season! These cookies are incredibly soft and fluffy, capturing the essence of autumn with every bite. The warm flavors of pumpkin mixed with a rich cinnamon frosting make them an irresistible addition to any gathering or cozy night in. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, these cookies can be made ahead of time, allowing you to savor their deliciousness whenever you desire. With their inviting appearance and comforting flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite!
- 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
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 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
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out dough into 2-inch balls and flatten slightly before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft. Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Whip together frosting ingredients until smooth; pipe onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg