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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting You’ll Adore

Enjoy the cozy flavors of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a guilt-free autumn treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Can be substituted with applesauce
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Use a gluten-free flour blend if necessary
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be used as a liquid sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice can be used as alternatives
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for proper rising
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Coconut oil can be used as a substitute
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Use powdered erythritol for sugar-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons Non-Dairy Milk Add gradually for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegan butter, and brown sugar. Mix well until fully blended.
  2. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Chilling (optional)
  1. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes for firmer cookies.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoons of chilled dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cooling
  1. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whip together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and non-dairy milk until smooth.
Finishing Touch
  1. Spread or pipe the creamy cinnamon frosting on each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Frosted cookies can be refrigerated for up to 7 days.

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