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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting

Delight in these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings and dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar works as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Increase granulated sugar if out
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 2 tsps Cinnamon Mix in nutmeg or ginger for a twist
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Essential for balancing sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter or Crisco Or use coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Milk Almond or oat milk are good choices
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted vegan butter, and non-dairy milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and centers are soft.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating together vegan butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and non-dairy milk.
  9. Generously frost each cookie once completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.

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