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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Fall Days

Delightful Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting—vegan, refined sugar-free, and perfect for fall gatherings.
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
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Homemade or canned
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Melted, can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Non-Dairy Milk Any plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil, and 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare frosting by combining 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cookies and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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