Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Soft, chewy, warmly spiced vegan pumpkin sugar cookies made with pantry staples. Perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween, or just cozy days at home. No eggs, no dairy , just plant-based deliciousness.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- rubber spatula or spoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop or spoon
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (e.g., avocado or canola)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up (or 45 minutes for cookie cutter use).
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies. Optionally roll in raw sugar for texture.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For extra sparkle, roll dough balls in raw or cinnamon sugar before baking. Chill dough 20–30 minutes before baking for better shape, or 45+ minutes if using cookie cutters. Freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.9mg