Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. With just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for any holiday gathering or a cozy night in, they may not last long once your family gets a taste!
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Ingredients for Cookies
🍰 1 box yellow cake mix
🎃 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
🍂 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
Instructions for Cookies
1- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin spice.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
3- Scoop Dough:
- Using two spoons or an ice cream scooper, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking tray.
- Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
4- Bake Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
5- Cool Cookies:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting
🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
🥛 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
🍶 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions for Frosting
1- Combine Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
2- Beat Mixture:
- Beat on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3- Refrigerate Frosting:
- Refrigerate the frosting while the cookies are baking and cooling.
Final Assembly
1- Spread Frosting:
- Once the cookies have cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over each cookie.
2- Optional Garnish:
- Optionally, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or a dusting of pumpkin spice for added texture and flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
Calories per serving: 150
Proteins per serving: 2g
Fat per serving: 5g
Carbohydrates per serving: 24g
Equipment: Mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking tray, parchment paper, ice cream scooper
Cooking Tips:
- For an extra spice kick, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cookie batter.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before making the frosting for the smoothest texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week for maximum freshness.
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