Description
Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting! These tender treats are perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with your favorite warm beverage. The combination of rich pumpkin and aromatic spices captures the essence of fall, making every bite a celebration of the season. Easy to make and vegan-friendly, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. With their delightful texture and luscious frosting, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
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 the softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop medium-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
- Whip together frosting ingredients until smooth; pipe onto cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg