The perfect cookie to celebrate the arrival of fall are these Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Made with a spice cake mix, canned pumpkin puree and chocolate chips, this recipe comes together quick! It's another one of my cake mix recipe hacks!
The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and slightly spiced. The cookie itself is soft and chewy, with a hint of pumpkin that adds a unique twist.
Check out all the other easy pumpkin dessert recipes you can use with this easy-to-make spice blend.
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You only need 5 ingredients to make these cookies with cake mix that are packed with a ton of pumpkin flavor! This recipe comes together fast because they're another one of my cake mix recipe hacks.
The pumpkin flavor adds a subtle sweetness and moistness to the cookie, making each bite incredibly satisfying.
Looking for more Easy Desserts using a cake mix? Try my Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies and my Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cake Mix.
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Recipe Notes
This cookie dough/mixture comes together fast and very easily.
You won't even need to use a mixer. Just a wooden spoon. My favorite wooden spoons are bamboo wooden spoons. They don't stain at all and wash perfectly in the dishwasher.
The cookies puff up nicely as they bake. They also don't spread much, but I never like to crowd my baking trays, so I only add 6 to each baking sheet.
Try not to overbake the cookies. Cake mix cookies are meant to be soft and chewy. Overbaking them can result in a dry and crumbly texture, taking away from the enjoyable experience of biting into a moist cookie.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Wilton Easy Layers Sheet Cake Pan, 2-Piece Set, Rectangle Steel Sheet Pan
3 Pack Cookie Scoop Set, Small/Medium/Large,Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 8 PiecesGlass Milk Carton, Cute Mini Creamer Container - Small Gift Choice
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Quick Tip
If you can't find pumpkin pie spice mix in the grocery store to make these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, check out my homemade pumpkin pie spice mix recipe!
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Combine the egg, with the cake mix and pumpkin puree.
Step 2: Stir in the pumpkin pie spice. (You don't have to add this. I just love the added taste of pumpkin pie spice.)
Step 3: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. I used a cup of regular sized semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 4: Stir the mixture until just combined.
Step 5: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and yes, you know by now how much I love these Parchment Baking Sheets. Use a cookie scoop to make sure all the cookies are uniform in size and bake evenly.
Baking Instructions
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Do not under-bake them as the cookies will be gummy. Test the cookies by sticking a toothpick into the center of a cookie and if it comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs, they are done.
Step 7: Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking tray and then remove to a cooling rack before enjoying with a cup of cold milk!
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Storage and Freezing Instructions
Store the pumpkin cake mix cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should remain fresh for up to one week.
Freezer: You can freeze the cookies by flash freezing them first on a baking tray for 30 minutes. Once the cookies are frozen solid, remove them from the tray and place in freezer safe containers or zip top bags. The cookies should stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
More Recipes You'll Love!
- Check out all my other easy cookie recipes for even more delicious ideas.
- You might like this recipe for Cake Mix Cookies from Tidy Mom.
- Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups also starts out with a cake mix!
📖 Recipe Card
Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 (15.75 ounce) box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 egg
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, combine together the dry cake mix, egg, and pumpkin puree.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice followed by the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, place the cookie dough on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 to 3 inches apart.
- Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling completely before enjoying.
Nutrition
Notes
- Remember, all ovens bake differently. Try not under-bake the cookies.
- Use a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the cookies to make sure it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, then you know the cookies are done.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Depending on the size cookie scoop you use, this recipe should yield 28 to 32 cookies.
Laurie Cover says
These look so yummy!
Thanks for linking up at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop 76! SSBH 77 is now open for entries!
Laurie
Lois says
Thank you!
Esmé Slabbert says
It's amazing the number of pumpkin recipes doing the rounds now. WOW
Thank you for sharing your links with us at #276 SSPS Linky. See you again next week.
Aggie Smith says
I would like to try with yellow cake mix and maybe a little extra pumpkin pie spice. What do you think?
Lois says
The taste will be different. If you're looking to make your own spice cake mix, I have instructions for that in this post: https://walkingonsunshinerecipes.com/2-ingredient-pumpkin-bread/
Sharlene says
This was a so easy, my granddaughter is going to make them for her dad.
But we use dried cranberries. They turn out great.
Lois says
Dried cranberries sound yummy as well! Thanks for the suggestion.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
Lois - I just made these cookies today! They are fantastic! As expected from you of course. This will be the way I make them from now on. #HomeMattersParty
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I was so excited to see this post in the linkup this week. This is one of my favorite Fall recipes but I don't add the chocolate chips. But I have not only pinned your version but have put the ingredients on my shopping list for next month. We are taking a road trip to see our granddaughter (and family too of course) and these will be a great snack for the trip. Thanks for sharing with us. #HomeMattersParty
Lois says
Enjoy your visit with your granddaughter!!! Thanks for the great comment. Hope you enjoy the cookies!
Decor Craft Design says
Those cookies surely look delicious, perfect for Thanksgiving treats! I’ll be featuring you at Happiness Is Homemade 347. Thank you for linking up at Happiness Is Homemade! Happy Halloween!
Mel
Decor Craft Design
Lois says
Thank you for featuring my recipe!
Josh says
It's my favorite cookies!