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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting to Delight Your Tastebuds

Indulge in Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a delightful vegan treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture and natural sweetness; substitute with applesauce for a unique twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure, gluten-free flour can be used for gluten-free version.
  • ¾ cup Coconut Sugar Sweetens with a lovely caramel flavor; brown sugar is a fine substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensures cookies rise well; check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Delivers a warm spice flavor; feel free to increase for a bolder kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor; pure vanilla is recommended.
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil Binds dough and keeps moist; can be replaced with vegan butter.
  • ¼ cup Plant-Based Milk Any non-dairy milk like almond or soy works.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetener for the frosting; consider sugar alternatives if desired.
  • ½ cup Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Base for your creamy frosting; regular cream cheese is fine if not vegan.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and coconut sugar until combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
  5. Drop generous portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm but centers still look soft.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, whip together powdered sugar and dairy-free cream cheese until smooth, add cinnamon to taste.
  9. Once cookies are cooled, spread a layer of cinnamon frosting on each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent icing from melting. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for variations.

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