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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting Recipe

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting Recipe
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These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are a delightful autumn treat featuring tender pumpkin-spiced cookies topped with a creamy, spiced vegan cinnamon frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy snack, these cookies combine the warmth of pumpkin pie spice with the sweetness of a silky frosting, all made vegan and irresistibly soft.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 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 vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or additional cinnamon)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Baking Mat
  • Cookie Scooper (optional)
  • Piping Bag
  • Wilton Piping Tip #2A

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the softened butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step ensures the sugars blend well with the fat and pumpkin for a tender cookie base.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt until fully combined. This helps distribute the leavening and spices evenly throughout the dough.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl while mixing on low speed. Mix just until the dough comes together to avoid overdeveloping the gluten, which can make cookies tough.
  4. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Chilling firms the dough, helps control spreading, and deepens flavor.
  5. Preheat oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  6. Form cookies: Scoop 2-inch balls of dough using a cookie scooper or large spoon. Press each ball down gently to flatten into disks, as these cookies will not spread much during baking. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake on the center rack for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for best texture.
  8. Prepare frosting: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whip together the vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
  9. Frost cookies: Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with Wilton Piping Tip #2A. Pipe swirls of cinnamon frosting onto the cooled cookies, starting in the middle and spiraling outward. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top for extra flavor.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving. These cookies are perfect for fall celebrations or as a cozy sweet treat anytime.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for shaping and texture; do not skip or shorten this step.
  • Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spice.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, adjusting moisture as needed.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • The cinnamon frosting can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature and re-whip before piping.

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Keywords: Pumpkin cookies, vegan cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall desserts, soft cookies, pumpkin spice dessert

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