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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Fall Bliss

Enjoy the delightful taste of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, perfect for cozy fall afternoons.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a refined sugar-free alternative
  • ½ cup Vegan Butter Feel free to use regular butter if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Adding nutmeg or ginger can enhance flavor
  • 1 Egg Or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water) for vegan option
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Optional; substitute with vegan cream cheese for dairy-free version

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegan butter, and brown sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add in the egg or flax egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
  5. Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are set and tops remain slightly firm.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and cinnamon until creamy and smooth.
  9. Once cookies are completely cooled, frost each one with the cinnamon frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep an eye on cookies while they bake; slightly underbaked cookies will be softer. Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.

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