Description
These Soft Pumpkin Cookies are an easy fall treat made with vanilla cake mix, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. They are soft, tender, and finished with creamy cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for cozy gatherings, parties, or a simple homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Cream cheese frosting, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the vanilla cake mix, pumpkin puree, flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to a large bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and a soft dough forms.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookies.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Serve the cookies at room temperature with coffee, tea, or warm apple cider.
- For a festive presentation, sprinkle a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice over the frosting.
- Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Because of the cream cheese frosting, refrigerate frosted cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Place parchment paper between layers to prevent the frosting from sticking.
- Let refrigerated cookies sit at room temperature briefly before serving for a softer texture.