Description
These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. The soft, cake-like cookies are infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, then topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting for the ultimate seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper (or baking mat)
- Cookie Scooper (optional)
- Piping Bag
- Wilton Piping Tip #2A
Instructions
- Cookies: In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the softened butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl, mixing on low speed until just combined (don’t over-mix).
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C).
- Scoop dough into balls, flatten into disks, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cinnamon Frosting: In a medium bowl, whip together all frosting ingredients until fully combined.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with the Wilton Piping Tip #2A. Pipe frosting on cooled cookies in a swirl, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, and enjoy!
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
Notes
- Chilling the cookie dough is crucial for best results.
- You can adjust the frosting sweetness to your liking by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cookies, Cinnamon Frosting, Vegan Desserts, Fall Baking, Holiday Treats
