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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting to Delight Your Fall

Indulge in these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a delightful vegan and gluten-free treat perfect for fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree butternut squash puree makes a great substitute
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour consider a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice can be used for variation
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a great refined sugar-free substitute
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil feel free to swap in vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Milk almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk work well
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract is recommended for best flavor
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter keep it non-dairy to stay vegan-friendly
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sift for a silky texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to your taste preference
  • 1 splash Non-Dairy Milk add until you reach desired consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Drop generous mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing vegan butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and non-dairy milk until smooth, then frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days; keep in the fridge for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies or dough for up to 2 months.

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