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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 28, 2021 by Dee

    Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with spice cake mix and pumpkin puree! These cake mix cookies are soft, cakey and perfect for fall baking. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients to make them! via @meamel

    Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with spice cake mix and pumpkin puree! These cake mix cookies are soft, cakey and perfect for fall baking. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients to make them!

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    I'm all about easy recipes. So, I took the easy way out today, and I whipped up a batch of cake mix cookies using a box of cake mix and half a can of pumpkin puree.

    These easy cake mix pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are super simple. And, you save a lot of time since you don't have to measure everything.  But, you still end up with a bunch of soft, warm and very delicious cookies.

    As much as I love to make from scratch recipes, we could all use a short cut recipe now and then.

    Some of my other favorite cake mix cookie recipes are easy peppermint mocha cookies, strawberry crinkle cookies and banana chocolate chip cookies.

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies. If you don't already have them in your refrigerator or pantry, they are easy to find in the grocery store or online:

    • Box spice cake mix -- or yellow cake mix plus pumpkin pie spice
    • Canned pumpkin -- not pumpkin pie filling
    • Pumpkin spice flavored creamer or milk
    • Egg
    • Semi sweet chocolate chips

    How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Spice Cake Mix

    First, beat the egg in a large bowl. Then, add your pumpkin puree, milk and cake mix.

    For these cookies, I used a spice cake mix. And actually, I made a couple of batches before they turned out the way I wanted them to.

    The first time, I used a whole can of pumpkin purée, which was too much.

    The taste was good, but the cookies were way too soft and cake-like. They were done, but it was almost like eating a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin that was shaped like a cookie.

    mix spice cake mix and pumpkin puree in mixing bowl

    There's nothing wrong with that, but I just wanted the cookies to be firmer.

    So the next time, I only used half a can of pumpkin puree, or about one cup of pumpkin. And this, my friends, is truly the right amount! 

    I usually add a little bit of milk when I make cookies from cake mix, but we were out.

    So, instead of using milk, I used pumpkin spice coffee creamer, instead!

    mix chocolate chips into pumpkin cookie batter

    Stir in the chocolate chips. Then, mix until fully combined.

    Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop up the dough, and drop on prepared baking sheets. A tablespoon also works!

    If you have any remaining chocolate chips, place them on top of the balls of dough as a topping.

    You can line the baking sheets with parchment paper, aluminum foil or silicone baking mats.

    Cooking Time

    Bake these easy cake mix pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for 12 minutes at 350F or until the edges are firm and the centers are set.

    The baking time may vary with individual ovens.

    When they're done, allow the pumpkin cookies to cool a bit. Then, transfer the cookies from the baking sheet onto a wire rack or cooling rack, and let them cool completely.

    pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on cookie sheet

    Variations

    I like to keep this delicious recipe simple, but there are ways to customize your sweet treat!

    Like I mentioned earlier, you can use either milk or pumpkin spice coffee creamer to mix into your dry ingredients.

    Choose whatever kind of chocolate chips you like best-- milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark or white chocolate chips, it's up to you!

    If you want to make this a 3-ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe, just mix the cake mix, pumpkin and chocolate chips. The texture will be different, but it's still a delicious cookie!

    cake mix pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on the table

    How to Store

    It's easy to store these pumpkin spice cookies-- just keep them in an airtight container! They're fine being kept at room temperature and stay soft for about 3 to 4 days.

    To keep the cookies extra soft, we sometimes add a slice of white bread into the container with the cookies. The bread will absorb the moisture so the cookies stay soft!

    You can wrap the cookies in plastic wrap or freezer paper and freeze for longer storage. This is a perfect way to make Thanksgiving desserts ahead of time!

    Recipe

    cake mix pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a plate

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published by Dee
    Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with spice cake mix and pumpkin puree! These cake mix cookies are soft, cakey and perfect for fall baking. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients to make them!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 127 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box spice cake mix
    • ½ cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filing
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice flavored creamer or milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil or use a silicone cookie sheet
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, and beat slightly
    • Stir in the cake mix, pumpkin and coffee creamer, and mix until well combined and smooth
    • Stir in the chocolate chips
    • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet
    • Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are firm
    • Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then cool completely on wire rack

    Notes

    You can use yellow cake mix and 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie seasoning if you can't find spice cake mix.
    All ovens are different, and cookie can take between 10 to 15 minutes. Edges should be firm and centers soft but not too soft.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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    These chocolate chip pumpkin cookies did not last long at all in our house! The kids just loved them, and I couldn't help nibbling on one or two of them, myself.

    So if you're looking for an easy pumpkin recipe, try this one. I think you'll like it.

    For more recipes with canned pumpkin and cake mix, check out our easy pumpkin dump cake and pumpkin spice donuts and banana pumpkin cake!

    For more pumpkin recipes, new recipes perfect for the fall season, and dessert recipes that you can whip-up in a matter of minutes, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter!

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    Recipe was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2021

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    1. Edna says

      November 03, 2021 at 10:59 am

      What a difference a little pumpkin makes! This will be the hit of the holidays at my house this year! Grand kids will love them too!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Matt says

      October 23, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      Made these last night with the kids. They are all for anything pumpkin and chocolate chips. Will be making these a few times this fall. Yummy!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Anne says

      October 01, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      My family and friends love these!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Miz Helen says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:59 am

      I really need these awesome cookies in my cookie jar, thanks so much for sharing them with us! Hope you will come back to see us at Full Plate Thursday real soon and have a great week!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    5. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      October 07, 2016 at 5:24 am

      Oooooooo.... I just love cake mix cookies! These look perfect for fall. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      October 06, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      I adore pumpkin cookies! These look wonderful!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 06, 2016 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks so much, Des! We just loved them. 🙂

    7. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

      October 06, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      These are absolute cookie perfection!

      Reply
    8. Megan @ With Salt and Wit says

      October 06, 2016 at 7:40 am

      I need these cookies in my life!

      Reply
    9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 05, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      I adore pumpkin and chocolate treats! These cookies need to happen in my kitchen!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 05, 2016 at 10:10 pm

        Thanks! My family absolutely loved these. 🙂

    10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      October 05, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      How clever to use a cake mix shortcut! Love this!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 05, 2016 at 10:09 pm

        I love using shortcuts whenever I need to! 🙂

    11. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      October 05, 2016 at 9:37 am

      My new favorite cookies!! They look and sound sooo goood!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 05, 2016 at 10:05 pm

        Thanks! They really are delicious!

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