The cake mix contains some necessary ingredients for the cookies, like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, while the pumpkin adds flavor and moisture for a tender, cakey texture.
These cookies are budget friendly since you don't have to load up your pantry with pricey spices, and the ingredients are shelf-stable, so you can keep them on hand.
Another bonus is that this recipe is naturally vegan since you use pumpkin purée as a substitute for eggs, and it's also highly customizable to suit your tastes.
Pumpkin cookies are the perfect companion to tea or coffee as is, and you can elevate them by adding chocolate chips or chunks to complement the pumpkin and spice flavors.