Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies combine the warmth of pumpkin pie spice with the moistness of pumpkin puree for a perfectly soft and flavorful treat. Enhanced with oats for texture and finished with a zesty orange glaze, these cookies are a delightful fall-inspired dessert that’s simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
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 pumpkin puree, room temperature egg, and canola oil until smooth. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined to form a soft dough.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop the dough by two tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, spacing them well apart. Flatten each mound gently with the back of a spoon to shape the cookies. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is important to ensure the frosting sets properly without melting.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, stir together the confectioners’ sugar and grated orange zest. Gradually add orange juice—starting with 3 tablespoons and adding more as needed—to reach a thick but spreadable consistency.
- Frost the cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous amount of the orange-glazed frosting on top of each cookie. Allow the frosting to set before serving for best results.
Notes
- You can adjust the pumpkin pie spice to your taste preference; start with 2 teaspoons and add up to 2-1/2 teaspoons for a spicier flavor.
- Using room temperature egg helps achieve a smooth dough consistency.
- Be sure the cookies have cooled completely before frosting to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure your cake mix and confectioners’ sugar are dairy-free or substitute accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin cookies, fall dessert, soft pumpkin cookies, orange glaze frosting
