Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Delight in these soft, chewy pumpkin cookies topped with rich cinnamon frosting, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree Canned pumpkin works well
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with vanilla paste
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Frosting
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature
- 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
Preparation
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. Chilling the dough is crucial for the best texture.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scoop 2-inch balls of dough using a medium cookie scooper or a large spoon. Press down to flatten the dough balls into disks.
- Arrange them a couple of inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
Frosting
- In a medium bowl, whip together all the frosting ingredients using an electric mixer or stand mixer until fully combined.
- If preparing in advance, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
- Spoon the icing into a piping bag fitted with the Wilton Piping Tip #2A. Pipe the cinnamon frosting onto the cooled cookies in a swirl, starting from the middle and moving outwards. Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top, and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture, so don’t skip this step! Experiment with different spices in the frosting or even add nuts for extra texture and flavor.