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Pumpkin Caramel Cake Mix Cookies

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  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 36
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When it’s fall and all-things pumpkin start calling your name, this is the perfect recipe! Pumpkin is one of our favorite fall flavors, and these cake mix cookies are tasty and easy to make. Adding caramel drizzle and chopped nuts to these cookies brings forward extra flavor and a nice crunch.
By Cassidy Morris
Updated Aug 9, 2024
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Ingredients

Cookies

Frosting

  • 6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Topping

  • Caramel sauce
  • Chopped walnuts

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 350°F.
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    2
    In large bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter and pumpkin with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well blended; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg until smooth. On low speed, beat in cake mix and 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice until blended.
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    3
    Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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    4
    Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven, and use a round cookie cutter to make them perfectly round.
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    5
    Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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    6
    In medium bowl, beat Frosting ingredients with spoon until smooth. Spread about 2 teaspoons frosting on each cookie.
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    7
    Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with chopped walnuts.
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    8
    Store covered in refrigerator and enjoy whenever!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I achieve perfectly round cookies?

Use a round cookie cutter to scoot around your cookies when they first get out of the oven.

Can you top these cookies with other nuts?

Absolutely! I used walnuts but pecans sprinkled on top would add a nice crunch and nutty element to your cookies, too.

How can I add some extra flavor to my cookies?

The possibilities are endless, but for this recipe, I love adding a caramel drizzle over the cookies and frosting to add extra flavor.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts are not available for this recipe
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