These Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate the flavors of fall with using only three easy ingredients. Give them a try, and you’ll see why they’re a family favorite!
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These Pumpkin Spice Cake Cookies are the perfect way to welcome autumn into your kitchen. With a delightful blend of spice cake, pumpkin puree, and cream cheese frosting, these cookies capture the essence of fall in every bite.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin spice recipes, try these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Granola and Spice Cake Pumpkin Muffins.
Why We Love These Pumpkin Spice Cake Cookies
Before you dive into baking, let us share our passion for this delightful treat. From their quick preparation to their irresistible flavor, we’re here to explain why this recipe stands out in the world of fall desserts. If you haven’t tried to make cookies with a box of cake mix than you’ll love this recipe.
- 30 Minute Dessert: In just half an hour, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. It is so easy to make cookies with a cake mix.
- Family Friendly: These cookies are not only delicious but also a hit with kids and adults alike. They’re a wonderful addition to family gatherings, bake sales, or just a cozy night in. If you use spice cake mix with only four ingredients. Your kids will love to make this recipe with you.
- Amazing Fall Flavor: Embrace the flavors of autumn with every bite. The combination of spice cake and pumpkin puree creates a mouthwatering taste that screams fall and are hard to resist. A soft and chewy cookie perfect for a cookie exchange.
Ingredients to Make this Easy Spice Cookie Recipe
- Pumpkin Puree: Canned pumpkin puree works best for this recipe. It’s convenient and ensures a consistent texture and flavor in your cookies. It takes the place of the oil and eggs.
- Box of Spice Cake Mix: Spice cake mix is the secret to that irresistible spiced flavor in these cake mix cookies. It simplifies the baking process without compromising on taste. It has all the pumpkin pie spice flavors you love. These cookies taste like gingerbread but you will love adding the pumpkin for more flavor.
- Pecans: Chopped pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the cookies. They’re the perfect complement to the pumpkin and spice.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Cake Mix Spice Cookies
Embark on a journey of culinary experimentation and make your pumpkin spice cake mix cookies stand out from the rest! The Mix in this recipe makes the cookies so easy just mix, bake and cool on the baking sheet.
- Add Chips: Enhance the texture and flavor by mixing in chocolate chips or white chocolate chips. They’ll add a delightful sweetness to each bite of these easy spice cake mix cookies. Butterscotch chips are great too…simply add them for a wonderful Christmas cookie.
How to Make Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix
These are the basic steps for making Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prep for this Easy Cake Mix Recipe
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper, wax paper or use a silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Stir together Batter for Cookie Mix
In a large bowl, mix the cake mix and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Then, fold in the chopped pecans to distribute them evenly.
Step 3: Scoop Batter and Bake the Pumpkin Cookies with Cake Mix
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough onto the cookie sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they’re lightly golden and spread out. Transfer cookies from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Make Frosting
While your cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Beat together softened butter and cream cheese until fully combined. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness level. If you like, gently stir in cool whip for an extra creamy texture.
Step 5: Frost Cookies
Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cookie using a large star tip. Start from the center and work your way outwards, creating a beautiful swirl.
Recipe FAQs to Make Cake Mix Cookies
Expert Tips for Making Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cake Mix
From flavor variations to decorating tricks, these tips will help you master the art of crafting irresistible fluffy pumpkin cookies with cake mix that your family and friends will rave about. Let’s infuse some extra flair into your baking adventure!
- Different Nuts: Experiment with other nuts like chopped walnuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Roll: Roll the dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar and spices in a shallow bowl for a cookie like a snickerdoodle.
- Raisins: If you’re a fan of dried fruit, try adding raisins to the batter for a touch of sweetness and chewiness.
- Cookie Cutter: Use fall-themed cookie cutters, such as leaves or pumpkins, to create fun shapes for special occasions.
- Sprinkles: Add a playful touch to your pumpkin cake cookies by incorporating colorful sprinkles into your frosting.
What to Serve with Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box Spice cake mix
- 1 ¾ cups Pumpkin puree
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups Powdered confectioner’s sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously blend the cake mix and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated. Incorporate the pecans into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Portion out the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheets using a 1 and 1/2 tablespoon scoop, ensuring that there is a minimum distance of 3 inches between each portion.
- Cook for a duration of 10 to 12 minutes until a light golden color is achieved.
- Wait until the cookies are completely cooled before adding frosting.
- Mix the butter and cream cheese together until they are fully blended to make the cream cheese frosting.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, modifying the quantity of powdered sugar to suit your taste.
- If you decide to use it, gently incorporate the cool whip into the mixture.
- Transfer the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag equipped with a large star tip and gently twirl the frosting onto the chilled cookies, beginning from the middle and extending towards the edges – gracefully flick your wrist to halt the flow of frosting once you reach the outermost part.
Expert Tips
- Different Nuts: Experiment with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Raisins: If you’re a fan of dried fruit, try adding raisins to the batter for a touch of sweetness and chewiness.
- Cookie Cutter: Use fall-themed cookie cutters, such as leaves or pumpkins, to create fun shapes for special occasions.
- Sprinkles: Add a playful touch to your pumpkin cake cookies by incorporating colorful sprinkles into your frosting.