Description
These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the ultimate fall indulgence—fluffy, warmly spiced, and topped with a swirl of creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings, Halloween parties, or just a quiet treat with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup softened vegan butter (Earth Balance sticks recommended)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree (Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup organic granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or use cinnamon)
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Frosting:
1/2 cup softened vegan butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or more cinnamon)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cane sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.
Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Scoop dough into 2-inch balls, flatten slightly into discs, and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
For the frosting, whip all ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies using a piping bag fitted with Wilton #2A tip.
Finish with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!
Notes
Mashed sweet potato can be used in place of pumpkin puree, though the flavor will be different.
No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading—this step is key!
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg