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Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies for Fall Fun

Delight in these Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies—perfectly soft, gluten-free, and a crowd-pleaser for any autumn gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Feel free to substitute with your favorite gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh or canned works wonderfully!
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or Coconut Sugar Coconut sugar is a great lower glycemic option.
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot Powder Cornstarch works as a perfect substitute if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Make sure it’s fresh!
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Mix Can be swapped with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla extract gives the best results.
  • 3 tablespoons Aquafaba or Water Serves as an egg substitute.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust the quantity to achieve your desired sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose gluten-free flour, granulated sugar or coconut sugar, baking powder, arrowroot powder, and pumpkin spice mix. Whisk until well-blended.
  2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and aquafaba. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with water or almond milk to achieve a smooth icing consistency. Decorate cooled cookies.
  9. Let the icing set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for better-defined cookies. Monitor baking time closely and adjust sweetness of icing to your liking.

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