🕒 Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Chill Time: 30 min | Total Time: 52 min
Yields: 18 cookies
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon Frosting:
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 3 tsp vanilla paste (or extract)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or extra cinnamon)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Cream the wet ingredients:
In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat together softened vegan butter, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. ✨ - Combine dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt. - Mix and chill:
Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture, stirring on low until just combined. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better!). ❄️ - Preheat and shape:
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Scoop 2-inch dough balls and flatten them into disks—cookies won’t spread much, so shape them now. - Bake:
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let them cool completely before frosting. - Make the frosting:
In a medium bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to whip all frosting ingredients together until smooth. - Decorate:
Spoon frosting into a piping bag fitted with Wilton Tip #2A. Pipe in a swirl from the center outwards. Dust with a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top. Enjoy! 🎃🧁
🎯 Pro Tips:
- Make-ahead friendly: The dough and frosting can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off!
- Add-ins: Mix in chopped pecans or mini vegan chocolate chips for a twist.
🔢 Nutrition Info:
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 210 | 1g | 28g | 10g | 1g | 18g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
