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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are vegan, cozy fall treats—moist, cakey bars spiced with pumpkin and topped with rich cinnamon-infused vegan frosting. Easy to make and perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
    • ½ cup vegan butter, softened
    • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • ¼ tsp salt
  • For the Cinnamon Frosting:
    • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
    • 3 tsp vanilla paste (or extract)
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or extra cinnamon)
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 3¼ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat vegan butter, pumpkin puree, both sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Make Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  5. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop 2-inch dough balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.
  6. Make Frosting: Beat vegan butter, vanilla, spices, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Frost Cookies: Pipe frosting on cooled cookies using a Wilton #2A tip. Dust with extra spice if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour for GF version.
  • Add cloves or nutmeg for deeper spice.
  • Use maple extract in frosting for a twist.
  • Skip frosting and dust with powdered or cinnamon sugar.
  • Make mini cookies—reduce baking time slightly.

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