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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Fall Evenings

Delightful Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, a vegan-friendly treat perfect for cozy fall evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 2 cups flour can use gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon use fresh ground for best taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt consider sea salt for deeper flavor
  • 0.5 cup non-dairy butter or oil coconut oil can be used for flavor
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, non-dairy butter, and brown sugar, blending until smooth and creamy. Gradually add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop mounds of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), then bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft and slightly puffy.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon frosting by mixing dairy-free cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Once cookies are cooled, frost them with the cinnamon frosting using a spatula or knife.
  7. Serve the cookies on a platter, ideally with a warm beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.

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