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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Sweet Fall Bliss

These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect autumn treat, combining rich pumpkin flavor with a creamy cinnamon topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 2 cups Flour use gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1 cup Sugar coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure freshness for best rise
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon add nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk almond or soy milk works well
  • 1/2 cup Oil or Vegan Butter applesauce can substitute for lower fat
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar coconut powdered sugar can be used
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream Cheese or silken tofu for a lighter option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree. Stir gently until all ingredients are incorporated.
  2. Add plant-based milk and oil to the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until the dough is uniform and glossy.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 10 minutes until edges feel firm but centers remain soft.
  5. Remove cookies from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip together powdered sugar and vegan cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Once the cookies are cooled, spread the frosting generously over each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough and even baking. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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