Description
These delightful Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting capture the best of Autumn Pumpkin Recipes, making them a must-try for Recipe Thanksgiving or any cozy fall gathering. Each tender, spiced cookie is topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for enjoying as part of your Fall Recipes Sweet 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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten gently and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened vegan butter until smooth. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, then brown and powdered sugars. Mix until creamy.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
Notes
- Room temperature vegan butter ensures optimal mixing.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
- Warm frosting slightly before spreading for easier application.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: soft pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall baking, vegan cookies, autumn recipes