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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Fall Treats

These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect fall treats, vegan and gluten-free, with warm pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar substitute with coconut sugar for refined-sugar-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil or Crisco; vegan butter can be used
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or agave; honey is an option for non-vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sugar-free alternative if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil or vegan butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined, thick and slightly sticky dough.
  5. Scoop the Dough: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10 minutes until set and golden around the edges; they may look slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool on a Wire Rack: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the Cinnamon Frosting: In a bowl, beat together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and softened coconut oil or vegan butter until smooth.
  9. Frost the Cookies: Spread the cinnamon frosting generously over the cookies once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your pumpkin puree isn't too watery and store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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