When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, nothing feels more comforting than the smell of soft pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting baking in the oven. Sweet, fluffy, and warmly spiced, these cookies are the perfect way to bring cozy autumn vibes into your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These Soft Pumpkin Cookies
These cookies are like a warm hug in dessert form. Light, tender, and topped with a swirl of cinnamon frosting, they’re the kind of treat you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.
Reasons to love them:
- Super soft and melt-in-your-mouth
- Quick and easy to make
- 100% vegan and absolutely delicious
- Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or a cozy afternoon snack
Key Ingredients for Pumpkin Cookies
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch:
For the cookies:
- Pumpkin puree (or sweet potato as a backup)
- Vegan butter, softened
- Brown sugar + granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- Cornstarch (for extra softness)
- A pinch of salt
For the cinnamon frosting:
- Vegan butter, softened
- Vanilla extract or paste
- Cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice
- Brown sugar
- Powdered sugar
Pro Tip: Don’t have pumpkin pie spice? Make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
How to Make Soft Pumpkin Cookies
- Cream together the butter, pumpkin puree, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the dry into the wet until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough balls, flatten slightly, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare the cinnamon frosting.
- Pipe the frosting in a pretty swirl and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
Practical Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Don’t skip chilling the dough it makes the cookies soft and prevents spreading.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temp, 7 days in the fridge, or freeze the dough for later.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use less sugar in the frosting.
Bonus Ideas to Try
- Add dark chocolate chips to the dough for extra indulgence.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for a crunchy twist.
- Swap the frosting for a light dusting of powdered sugar if you want something simple.
Bring Fall Magic into Your Kitchen
These soft pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting are more than just a treat—they’re a little bite of autumn joy. Bake them for family, friends, or just for yourself, and let your kitchen smell like fall in every way.
👉 Pin this recipe for later, share it with your pumpkin-loving besties, and treat yourself to a cozy baking day today!
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Ingredients
Method
- Cream together the butter, pumpkin puree, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the dry into the wet until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough balls, flatten slightly, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare the cinnamon frosting.
- Pipe the frosting in a pretty swirl and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
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