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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting - Cozy Fall Bliss

Delight in the flavors of Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree homemade or canned
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon add nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut oil or vegan butter melted
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar grind granulated sugar if needed
  • 2-3 tablespoons plant-based milk adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon add pinch for more spice

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, and center remains soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, plant-based milk, and cinnamon for the frosting until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously with cinnamon frosting before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh pumpkin puree for enhanced flavor and be mindful of spacing when baking cookies.

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