Description
Deliciously soft pumpkin cookies topped with sweet cinnamon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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
- For the Cinnamon Frosting:
- 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 the Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer or large bowl, add the softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop the Dough: Scoop out 2-inch balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Make the Cinnamon Frosting: Whip the softened butter, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until fully combined. Refrigerate if making in advance.
- Frost the Cookies: Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies, garnish with pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate for longer storage. Can also freeze for up to three months. Adjust frosting sugar and spices to preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, dessert, fall recipes, vegan, cinnamon frosting