The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves combined with the sweet pumpkin flavor make them irresistible. Plus, they’re topped with a delicious vanilla glaze that takes them to the next level. These cookies are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cider on a chilly fall day.
Number of Servings: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 1%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
Frosted Pumpkin Cookies (Eat With Clarity)
These Vegan Frosted Pumpkin Cookies are always a hit in our household! The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves combined with the sweet pumpkin flavor make them irresistible. Plus, they're topped with a delicious vanilla glaze that takes them to the next level. These cookies are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cider on a chilly fall day.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 1%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
