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Method
Step 1 – Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and 2 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 2 – Scoop & Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a cookie scooper, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
Step 3 – Make the Cinnamon Frosting
- In a bowl, beat ½ cup vegan butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, followed by 2 tsp vanilla, a pinch of cinnamon, and 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk if needed for consistency.
- Beat until fluffy and smooth.
Step 4 – Frost the Cookies
- Fill piping bag fitted with Wilton Tip #2A with frosting.
- Pipe swirls on cooled cookies.
- Dust lightly with extra cinnamon if desired.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps up to 1 week, though best enjoyed fresh.
Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cookies up to 2 months. Frost after thawing.
🥄 Variations
Glazed Version: Swap frosting for a simple cinnamon glaze.
Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough.
Extra Pumpkin Flavor: Use ½ cup pumpkin puree (increase flour by ¼ cup).
Spice Lovers: Add a dash of ground cloves or allspice.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use dairy butter instead of vegan butter?
Yes, it works equally well. Why is cornstarch in the recipe?
It keeps the cookies soft and tender. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, but bake in batches. Do these cookies spread?
They spread slightly but stay fluffy and thick. Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Do I need to chill the dough?
No, but you can chill 15 minutes if dough feels sticky. Can I frost them with a knife instead of piping?
Absolutely, piping just gives a pretty finish. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes! Pumpkin + chocolate is amazing. Do they taste like pumpkin pie?
Similar, but lighter and fluffier in texture. Can I make the frosting less sweet?
Reduce powdered sugar and add more butter for a creamier, less sweet frosting. 🏁 Conclusion
These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the ultimate fall treat — fluffy, warmly spiced, and finished with a sweet cinnamon-kissed frosting. Perfect for autumn celebrations, holiday cookie swaps, or just enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa.
Yes, it works equally well. Why is cornstarch in the recipe?
It keeps the cookies soft and tender. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, but bake in batches. Do these cookies spread?
They spread slightly but stay fluffy and thick. Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Do I need to chill the dough?
No, but you can chill 15 minutes if dough feels sticky. Can I frost them with a knife instead of piping?
Absolutely, piping just gives a pretty finish. Can I add chocolate chips?
Yes! Pumpkin + chocolate is amazing. Do they taste like pumpkin pie?
Similar, but lighter and fluffier in texture. Can I make the frosting less sweet?
Reduce powdered sugar and add more butter for a creamier, less sweet frosting. 🏁 Conclusion
These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the ultimate fall treat — fluffy, warmly spiced, and finished with a sweet cinnamon-kissed frosting. Perfect for autumn celebrations, holiday cookie swaps, or just enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa.