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pumpkin cookies with cake mix and cream cheese frosting
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5 from 3 votes

Pumpkin Cookies with Cake Mix

This easy recipe for pumpkin cookies with cake mix uses just 4 ingredients with an optional cream cheese frosting. A delicious fall treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 28
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 13.25ounce box spice cake mix
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Cream cheese frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 16 marshmallow pumpkin candies cut in half

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, and lightly beat with fork or electric mixer
  • Add the cake mix, canned pumpkin and milk, and mix well
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop batter out and drop on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving about 2 inches between cookies
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm
  • Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then remove cookies from baking sheets, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack or counter

Frosting

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth
  • Add in the softened and beat until all lumps are gone
  • Stir in the vanilla extract
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar
  • Prepare a piping bag with a small round tip and cream cheese frosting. Pipe frosting onto all the cookies
  • Cut the marshmallow pumpkin candies in half, and place one half on the center of each cookie

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Notes

Use pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.
Batter may be sticky, so using parchment paper or foil or silicone baking mats is recommended.
Cookies are done when edges are firm and light brown. Do not over bake.
Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy blending.
Store frosted cookies in fridge. Unfrosted cookies can be stored at room temperature.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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