Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistibly soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. With their tender texture and rich pumpkin taste, these cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any day of the week. Easy to make and completely vegan, they shine at autumn festivities or can simply be enjoyed during a quiet evening at home. The customizable frosting adds a personal touch, allowing you to make each batch uniquely yours. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delicious seasonal delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large bowl, cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop out dough and flatten slightly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes; allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet.
- For frosting, whip together softened vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies using a piping bag for decorative swirls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg