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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting Recipe

Enjoy these Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and vegan-friendly!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Vegan Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Homemade or canned
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with more granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be omitted
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • Non-Dairy Milk As needed To reach desired frosting consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • piping bag

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together vegan butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop out 2-inch balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, flattening each slightly.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together vegan butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and non-dairy milk to reach desired consistency.
  3. Frost cooled cookies generously with the creamy cinnamon frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for achieving soft cookies. Adjust frosting consistency with non-dairy milk as needed.

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