healthier than candy pumpkin cookies

Name: Healthier Than Candy Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) boxed spice cake mix (18.25 oz); 1 can(s) pumpkin puree (not pie filling) (15 oz); 2 large egg whites; 1 cup(s) quick cooking oatmeal; 1 cup(s) frosting of your choice; - festive sprinkles

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Crystal Schlueter

Babbitt, MN

Updated on Oct 24, 2025

I made these cookies for a friend's children, as they aren't allowed to eat candy or anything too unhealthy. The kids loved them and my friend approved! You can use canned cream cheese or sugar-free frosting, or make a homemade cream cheese frosting with reduced-fat cream cheese.

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A platter of Healthier Than Candy Pumpkin Cookies.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These yummy pumpkin cookies for Halloween are super moist and delicious. Most pumpkin cookies are very soft. Adding oatmeal to the batter gives the cookies a bit of texture. Topping with a bit of frosting and sprinkles makes them especially festive. Adults and kids will love these... a tasty fall treat.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box boxed spice cake mix (18.25 oz)
1 can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) (15 oz)
2 large egg whites
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup frosting of your choice
- festive sprinkles

How To Make healthier than candy pumpkin cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl stir together the cake mix, pumpkin, egg whites, and oatmeal until combined.
Step 3

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter onto the prepared pan.
Step 4

Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm yet cake like when gently pressed. Cool on wire racks.
Step 5

Once cookies are cooled completely, frost cookies.
Step 6

Decorate with sprinkles. Makes about 24 cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 190kcal, carbohydrates: 34g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 5g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 165mg, sugar: 26g, unsaturated fat: 4g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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