Sometimes if I want to speed up the process I use Vanilla Wafers, or another plain type cookie I have used all different kinds and then all you do is make the filling. You place the cookie at the bottom of the liner and pour filling over that. Also, I like to use the "foil" type liners they work better. My friend said on the spices if you don't have them all don't worry add what you do have, or if you do not like the flavor of one or if you like to use the readymade pumpkin pie spice use that. Also we would top these with a little homemade whip cream but you can use the store bought kind too. This is an all time favorite at parties, I got this recipe from a co-worker/friend several years ago. She said they have had this for as long as she could remember.