Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect fall-inspired treat! These fluffy, spiced cookies are made with pumpkin puree and topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, making them a cozy and delicious dessert for autumn.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 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
For the Cinnamon Frosting:
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or additional cinnamon)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to prevent excessive spreading.
- Shape and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop 2-inch balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat the softened vegan butter until creamy.
- Mix in vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cookies:
- Once cookies have cooled completely, frost using a piping bag or a spatula.
- Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- For added crunch, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- To switch up the frosting, try a maple frosting by adding 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months and frosted just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
