Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting! Perfectly soft and moist, these vegan-friendly cookies are a seasonal treat you won’t want to miss. The warm combination of pumpkin and cinnamon makes them ideal for cozy gatherings, Halloween parties, or simply enjoying with your favorite hot beverage. Topped with a luscious cinnamon frosting, each bite is a comforting experience that captures the essence of fall. Easy to make and versatile for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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 flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop dough into balls and flatten slightly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes; cool completely on baking sheet.
- For frosting, whip together all ingredients until smooth; decorate cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg