Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy Cinnamon Frosting. These delightful treats are not only soft and chewy but also infused with warm spices like pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, making them perfect for any autumn gathering or a cozy night at home. With a simple vegan recipe, even novice bakers will find joy in creating these delicious cookies. Serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage, or incorporate them into a festive dessert platter for special occasions. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or Thanksgiving, these cookies will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar (brown and granulated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- For the frosting: 1 cup vegan butter
- powdered sugar
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, sugars, and vanilla until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely before frosting.
- Whip frosting ingredients together and pipe onto cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg