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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting to Warm Your Home

Delicious Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect treat for autumn, blending pumpkin flavors and warm spices into a cozy indulgence.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Adds moisture and subtle sweetness; swap with applesauce for fewer calories.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensures the cookies rise, resulting in a fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds richness and depth; substitute with coconut sugar if preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Imparts warm spice; try a pumpkin spice blend for extra flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil Acts as the fat source; replace with vegan butter if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Adds delightful flavor; mix with cocoa powder for a chocolaty twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mixing bowls, measuring cups, and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Drop generous amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of your spoon.
  5. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and set around the edges.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the creamy cinnamon frosting by mixing together your frosting ingredients in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Once cooled, spread a generous layer of the cinnamon frosting on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Don't overmix the dough. Check oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure accuracy. Cool cookies before frosting to prevent melting. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.

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