Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies

Only three ingredients to make delicious cookies. Use the dry cake mix with none of the other additions listed on the box.

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) box spice cake mix*
• 1 can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 1 egg
• Granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
2. In a large bowl, blend egg, spice cake mix and pumpkin puree until mixed well, using a spoon or electric mixer.
3. With a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, spoon cookie balls onto a prepared baking sheet.
4. Spray the back of a measuring cup or large spoon with nonstick cooking spray and use it to press cookies flat. You will have to do this with each cookie.
5. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of cookies (optional) and place cookie sheet in the oven.
6. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until done. Cookies will be soft and springy when ready.
7. Allow to cool.
8. Store leftovers in an airtight container, using parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking.

Notes

* 18.25 ounce boxes of cake mix have been replaced by 16.5 ounce and 15.25 ounce boxes. To compensate for the volume loss in a 16 ounce box, whisk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the dry cake mix before proceeding with the recipe. To compensate for the volume loss in a 15.25 ounce box, add 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.

Attribution

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