Description
Delight in these soft pumpkin cookies topped with a luscious cinnamon frosting. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and sweetened with a blend of brown and granulated sugars, these vegan cookies offer a comforting fall treat that’s both fluffy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for soft cookies.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with its characteristic sweet aroma.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them appropriately to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are set and lightly golden at the edges.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cookies cool, prepare the cinnamon frosting by creaming together vegan butter, vanilla paste, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar, creating a fragrant and smooth mixture.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the frosting mixture, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, generously frost each cookie with the cinnamon frosting for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- The pumpkin puree adds moisture and flavor, but be careful not to add extra liquid or the dough may become too soft.
- For a firmer frosting, refrigerate it briefly before spreading.
- You can adjust the pumpkin pie spice according to your taste preference.
