Extra Easy Pumpkin Cookies

When the craving for pumpkin cookies hits in October or anytime, bake these spicy treats in a flash using a boxed spice cake mix, applesauce, canned pumpkin, and traditional spices. Frost with a simple confectioners' sugar or cream cheese icing if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 107 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (14 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

Beat the pumpkin, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended and creamy. Drop by spoonfuls on prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until tops are firm when lightly touched, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks.