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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting You’ll Love

Indulge in soft pumpkin cookies with creamy cinnamon frosting, a perfect gluten-free treat for autumn.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree adds moisture and rich flavor
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar provides subtle sweetness
  • ¼ cup maple syrup enhances cookies with natural sweetness
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour gives structure
  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour ensures gluten-free
  • 1 cup almond flour contributes to soft texture
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil adds moisture and richness
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda works with baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon brings warmth and spice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg adds complexity
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch cinnamon frosting creamy topping for sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • spatula
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in melted coconut oil and mix until smooth.
  6. Scoop portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Frost cooled cookies with cinnamon frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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