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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Moist and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the softened butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C).
  6. Scoop 2-inch balls of dough, flatten them, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool completely.
  8. For frosting, whip together all frosting ingredients until fully combined and pipe onto cooled cookies.
  9. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted; chilling dough is crucial for shape. Adjust spices to taste.

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