Pumpkin Cake Cookies

Tomorrow is the birthday of my boss and I (naturally) feel obligated to perform some sort of celebratory gesture in recognition of his successful trip around the sun.

As he is the Vice President of the Content department of our company, I wanted to do something not overly ostentatious but at the same time, something that required a little more effort than the Mustache coffee mug or personalized mouse pad.

Obviously baking was the first idea that popped into my head. Cake or cookies? That was the question...

Five minutes and two ingredients later, I had exactly what I was looking for.

Good thing I know he likes pumpkin -- these could not have been simpler. And guess what? I made them.

Not over-the-top, but definitely a personal touch.

Pumpkin Cake Cookies

Ingredients:

1 can (15oz) pumpkin

1 box spice cake mix (I used Betty Crocker's boxed mix)

Directions:

Mix ingredients in a bowl until blended.

Drop by heaped spoonful onto greased (sprayed) cookie sheet about an inch or two apart.

Flatten slightly with spatula or fingers moistened with water to prevent sticking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-16 minutes.

Consistency should be light, airy, fluffy, and cake-like.

*Optional: Drizzle with heated cream cheese icing

Happy Birthday Sean!