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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Delicious soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Cream the vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt) in a separate bowl.
  6. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until just set.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Create the frosting by beating together the vegan butter and brown sugar, then incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  11. Frost the cooled cookies generously with the cinnamon frosting.

Notes

Serve with a warm cup of spiced chai or pumpkin spice latte. You can adjust sweetness in frosting as desired.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall dessert, cinnamon frosting, cozy baking, vegan dessert

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