Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons canola oil; FROSTING:; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice

These big, soft spice cookies created by our staff have a sweet frosting that makes them an extra-special treat. Enjoy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oats and pie spice. In another bowl, beat pumpkin, egg and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake until edges are golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency.
Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 118 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Spice Cookies in Light & Tasty October/November 2002

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Sillyman1

Nov 19, 2017

I really liked this recipe. I have made a similar recipe in the past, but it is not as good as this one and it didn't have the quick cooking oats. I made the recipe as directed, but added spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix, about 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and only 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice. I didn't make the icing. It was delicious. This will be one of my go to recipes for pumpkin cookies.
GStaelens

Oct 24, 2015

Tasted a bit bland
mamaknowsbest

Dec 6, 2013

This is the PERFECT brunch cookie! It is super moist and 'muffin top' like. Because I used a spice cake mix didn't add spice. But did add 1/2 cup of walnuts. With or without icing very good. This is a great recipe to have a little fun with- think of adding nuts, raisins, coconut... whatever you like. Also, uniced makes a great cookie to take to brunch potluck. Transports easily and the recipe makes a lot!!
Angelizz10

Nov 6, 2012

These are easy and diabetic friendly. Lovely texture, though they need about 3-4 more minutes baking, unless you like them doughy in center. I leave off the frosting and my husband likes it on! I'm diabetic, so do without. We have these with our nightly pot of tea.
lawhipp

Oct 27, 2012

Easy to make, I love the texture of the cookies!
whatsnew

Dec 23, 2011

I used old fashioned oatmeal and allspice instead of pumpkin pie spice. Next time I will add raisins. Excellent recipe and makes just the right amount when using an ice cream scoop.
breespa

Nov 24, 2010

I used spice cake mix, instead of yellow and I add dry orange-cranberries. Delicious treat, you can't eat just one piece!
bellariddle

Oct 11, 2010

I adore these cookies! I've been making them for years and they are my absolute favorite cookies. The oats give them a nice soft texture and this really is one of the easiest recipes to make. The frosting has just enough of the acidic taste to balance well with the pumpkin. I recommend making double batches because they will go quickly ;)