Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
×Category: Dessert Ingredients | Type: Cookies | Servings: 24 | By: The Mikey
These Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies are the ultimate effortless fall treat. By combining store-bought vanilla cake mix with pure pumpkin puree and warm spices, you achieve a soft, cake-like texture without the need for eggs or oil. They are perfect for holiday exchanges or a quick dessert craving, offering a professional bakery flavor in a fraction of the time. Whether topped with a decadent layer of vanilla frosting or enjoyed plain, these cookies capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
- Super Moist Vanilla Cake Mix: 15 1/4 Oz.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 2 TSP
- Canned Pumpkin Puree: 15 Oz.
- Pecans (Optional, Chopped): 3/4 Cup
- Tub Vanilla Frosting (Optional): 16 Oz.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice For Garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the dry cake mix and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the dry mixture and stir until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans if desired.
- Drop dough onto the sheet pan using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, leaving one inch of space between balls.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Apply vanilla frosting to cooled cookies and dust with extra pumpkin pie spice.
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