Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces box super moist vanilla cake mix
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 15 ounces can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 16 ounces tub vanilla frosting (optional)
- Additional pumpkin pie spice (optional garnish)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Add the pumpkin puree to the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans if using. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
7. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Once cool, spread the vanilla frosting on each cookie if desired, and sprinkle lightly with additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 28 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 220 kcal per cookie (without frosting) | Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help maintain cookie shape.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size for even baking.