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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting for Cozy Nights

Enjoy soft pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting, perfect for cozy nights this autumn.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree adds moisture and fall flavor
  • ¼ cup Coconut oil melted
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup natural sweetener
  • ½ cup Brown sugar adds richness
  • 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour for structure
  • 1 cup Rolled oats adds chewiness
  • cup Coconut sugar natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon essential spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg adds cozy flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Almond milk dairy-free
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract for aroma

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Whisk together flour, oats, coconut sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies with the cinnamon frosting before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure the dough is slightly sticky and cool cookies completely before frosting.

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