Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice with the moist texture of a yellow cake mix and oats. Topped with a zesty orange frosting, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for autumn or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 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, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Frosting
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, quick-cooking oats, and pumpkin pie spice. In a separate bowl, beat together the solid-pack pumpkin, large egg, and canola oil until smooth. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until well incorporated to form the cookie dough.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop the dough by two tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cookies: While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by mixing the confectioners' sugar, grated orange zest, and enough orange juice to make a thick but spreadable consistency. Once cooled, spread a generous amount of the orange frosting on top of each cookie before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice based on your preference for spice intensity.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less orange juice to achieve your desired thickness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
