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Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350℉. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with either parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set them aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, vigorously blend the cake mix and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated. Incorporate the pecans into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
3
Portion out the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheets using a 1 and ½ Tablespoon scoop, ensuring that there is a minimum distance of 3 inches between each portion.
4
Cook for a duration of 10 to 12 minutes until a light golden color is achieved.
5
Wait until the cookies are completely cooled before adding frosting.
6
Mix the butter and cream cheese together until they are fully blended to make the cream cheese frosting.
7
Mix in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, modifying the quantity of powdered sugar to suit your taste.
8
If you decide to use it, gently incorporate the cool whip into the mixture.
9
Transfer the cream cheese frosting into a piping bag equipped with a large star tip and gently twirl the frosting onto the chilled cookies, beginning from the middle and extending towards the edges – gracefully flick your wrist to halt the flow of frosting once you reach the outermost part.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill the Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve that signature soft, chewy center while maintaining defined edges.
- Use Quality Pumpkin Puree, Not Pie Filling 🎃Always select 100% pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices that will throw off your flavor balance and texture.
- Fold in Pecans Last for Crunch 🥜Add chopped pecans as the final ingredient and fold gently by hand to preserve their texture and prevent them from breaking down into the batter during mixing.
- Underbake by One Minute for Optimal Chewiness 🕐Remove cookies from the oven when the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for a perfectly chewy result rather than a cake-like texture.
- Dust with Cinnamon Sugar Before Baking ✨Mix extra cinnamon with a touch of brown sugar and sprinkle on top of cookies before baking to create a caramelized, flavor-forward crust that elevates the fall spice profile.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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