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Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Cookies made with a simple blend of spice cake mix and pumpkin puree. These easy-to-make cookies capture the essence of fall with warm spices and tender texture, perfect for a cozy treat or festive gathering.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect the spice cake mix and solid pack pumpkin to ensure all materials are ready for baking.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease cookie sheets to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and pumpkin until the mixture is thoroughly blended and forms a consistent batter.
  4. Portion Cookies: Drop the batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them evenly for baking.
  5. Bake Cookies: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cookie centers are set and no longer doughy.
  6. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure the pumpkin is solid pack or canned pumpkin puree for best results, not pumpkin pie filling which contains spices and sweeteners.
  • Do not overmix the cake mix and pumpkin to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  • Use a cookie scoop or spoon to keep portion sizes consistent for even baking.
  • Cooling on the baking sheet prevents the cookies from breaking apart.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.