Mellowcreme Pumpkin Cookies
Soft, chewy, and full of festive fall flavor, these Mellowcreme Pumpkin Cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients—including a box of spice cake mix! Topped with colorful sprinkles and a candy pumpkin, they’re the perfect easy treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box Spice cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Fall sprinkles for decorating
- 24 Mellowcreme pumpkin candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Add sprinkles: Pour fall sprinkles into a shallow dish. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and gently roll the top half of each in the sprinkles. Tip: If dough is too soft to roll, chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Bake: Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
- Add pumpkins: Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press a mellowcreme pumpkin into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months and add pumpkins after thawing.