Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Syrup Icing
Dive into autumn with these vegan-friendly pumpkin spice cookies topped with a smooth maple syrup icing.
Ingredients
FOR COOKIES:
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1.2 cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
FOR MAPLE ICING:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil melted
- sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- In a small bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin. Mix in the nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring well after each cup. Mix in the baking powder and salt. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Take about two tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Dust the bottom of a glass with flour and use it to flatten each dough ball until they're about half an inch thick. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for ten minutes or until they turn a lovely golden hue.
- While the cookies are baking, whisk together the melted butter or coconut oil with maple syrup using a hand mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth yet thick icing consistency.
- Once the cookies have fully cooled, use a spoon to smear the icing on top. Add some fall-themed sprinkles to finish them off. Enjoy!
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