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Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Fall Vibes

Enjoy these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, perfect for fall! Easy, vegan, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add pumpkin pie spice for complexity
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Oil (vegetable or coconut) Can substitute with applesauce to reduce fat
  • 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Milk Any plant-based milk works
For the Frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Fine ground for smooth texture
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Cornstarch-free options can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and non-dairy milk in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then fold into the wet ingredients.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  5. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. In a bowl, beat together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and enough non-dairy milk for a smooth frosting.
  8. Once cookies are cool, frost each with cinnamon frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized by adding chocolate chips or nuts. Make sure to allow for cooling time before frosting to keep the frosting intact.

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