Autumn Spice Pumpkin Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Autumn Spice Pumpkin Cookies bring the flavors of fall to your table with these vegetarian-friendly treats. Crafted using a spice cake mix, they ensure quick and easy preparation while delivering a moist, cake-like texture. Infused with warm spices and a hint of applesauce, these cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering.

Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, these cookies are free from nuts but do contain gluten and eggs. Their versatile flavor profile makes them perfect for dessert tables, coffee breaks, or cozy evenings at home.

Overview

These Spiced Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful fusion of convenience and flavor, perfect for a cozy autumn treat. Using a spice cake mix as the base makes these cookies incredibly easy to prepare while still delivering a moist, cake-like texture. Enhanced with aromatic spices and a touch of applesauce, they capture the essence of fall in every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 23 minutes

Ingredients

• 14 Ounces (oz) can 100% pure pumpkin
• 2 Whole eggs
• 0.5 Cups applesauce
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 18.25 Ounces (oz) package spice cake mix
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) cloves, ground

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the pumpkin, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Gradually add the spice cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the wet ingredients. Stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
4. Using two spoons, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are firm to the touch.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. For an extra touch, consider rolling the dough in sugar before baking or topping each cookie with a Pumpkin Spice Kiss for added flavor and decoration.

Enjoy your homemade Autumn Spice Pumpkin Cookies!