Pumpkin Spice Softies

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   Preheat oven to 350; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a bowl, place half the cake mix along with pumpkin, egg, oil, and pumpkin pie spice.

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   Blend with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1-2 minutes, until blended and smooth.

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   Stir in remaining cake mix and raisins with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.

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   Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto cookie sheets.

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   If desired, may sprinkle tops with chopped nuts; gently press nuts into dough.

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   Bake 10-13 minutes or until edges are set and centers are just barely set when lightly touched (do not overbake).

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   Cool 1 minute on sheets; transfer to wire racks with metal spatula; cool completely.

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   Vanilla Icing: In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla; stir until icing is well blended, smooth, and spreadable; add more milk by teaspoonfuls if consistency is too thick.

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    Drizzle cooled cookies with Vanilla Icing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.