Description
These soft pumpkin cookies with a delightful cinnamon frosting are the perfect fall treat. They are vegan-friendly and bursting with warm, cozy flavors.
Ingredients
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Cookie:
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, cream together vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Bake the Cookies: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cookies: Spread frosting on cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- You can sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top of the frosting for added flavor.
- For a festive touch, decorate with pumpkin-shaped sprinkles or colored sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg