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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy Cinnamon Frosting. Perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings, these cookies offer a delightful blend of pumpkin goodness and warm spices that will fill your home with the essence of fall. Easy to make, they are ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros, ensuring everyone can enjoy a taste of this seasonal treat. With their soft texture and sweet frosting, these cookies are sure to become a beloved favorite at any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened for frosting
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for frosting
  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together softened vegan butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop out 2-inch balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, whip together softened vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  9. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice.

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