Description
Experience the essence of autumn with these incredibly simple two-ingredient cookies that pair spice-infused cake mix with pure pumpkin. These soft, cake-like treats offer a vibrant amber color and a moist texture that makes them an effortless addition to any seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease your cookie sheets with butter or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix and the solid pack pumpkin, stirring with a sturdy spoon until the mixture is well blended and forms a thick, orange dough.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the centers are set and the edges are firm; let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure a consistent texture, try to use pumpkin at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough once the dry ingredients are incorporated. If you prefer a more decorative look, you can use a damp spoon to smooth out the tops of the dough mounds before they go into the oven. These cookies remain very moist, so storing them with a piece of parchment paper between layers will prevent them from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American