Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Description
These big soft spice cookies, created by our Test Kitchen staff, have a sweet frosting that makes them an extra special treat. Enjoy!
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Light & Tasty
 * Prep 15 minutes | Cook 20 minutes | Total 35 minutes
 * Yield: 32 cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 package (18¼ ounces) yellow cake mix
 * ½ cup quick-cooking oats
 * 2 to 2½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
 * 1 egg
 * 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
 * 2 tablespoons canola oil
 * 3 cups confectioners' sugar
 * 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
 * 3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl, combine the cake mix, oats and pumpkin pie spice.
 * 2) In another bowl, beat the egg, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
 * 3) Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray; flatten with the back of a spoon.
 * 4) Bake at 350°F for 18 – 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
 * 5) Remove to wire racks to cool.
 * 6) In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, orange peel and enough orange juice to achieve desired spreading consistency.
 * 7) Frost cooled cookies.

Nutritional information
Per cookie:
 * 123 calories | 2g fat (trace saturated fat) | 7mg cholesterol | 102mg sodium | 25g carbohydrate | 1g fiber | 1g protein
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 1½ starch | ½ fat