Woohoo, it's pumpkin season! That means it's time for soft, moist and chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. And we like this recipe because it all starts with a cake mix!
Enjoying a cookie or two is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. All you need is a glass of milk or cup of tea! You love this cake mix cookie recipe. It's easy to make and this is a delicious recipe!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ It's an easy recipe that uses simple ingredients.
✔️ 15 minutes from start to finish!
✔️ These cake-like cookies are filled with pumpkin flavor.
There's no need to dig out the all purpose flour, pumpkin spice and baking soda, etc. Using a shortcut of a cake mix and pumpkin puree makes these cookies a snap to put together.
If you love all things fall, put these on the menu! They are one of my favorite pumpkin recipes!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements for these soft pumpkin cookies, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- box of cake mix, the recipe calls for spice cake mix. If you're in a pinch, you could substitute with a yellow cake mix or white cake mix. If you do, add a teaspoon of pumpkin pie mix.
- can of pumpkin puree - be sure to get pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
- semi-sweet chocolate chips - dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips, use your favorite!
Only 4 Ingredients to make these soft and chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Instructions
This is an overview. For the complete instructions to make these chewy pumpkin cookies just scroll down to the bottom!
- Add the box of spice cake mix, egg and pumpkin puree to a large bowl.
- Mix until smooth and stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough balls by scoops onto prepared baking sheets sprayed with non-stick coating.
- Bake in preheated oven.
- Place on cooling rack until completely cooled.
It takes longer to preheat the oven than it does to mix the dough - you gotta love that!
FAQ's
No, make sure you purchase a can of pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling has lots of other spices and is runnier. Your cookies will not turn out!
They have a high moisture content that allows them not to dry out. Additionally mounding the cookies keeps them more dense and moist.
Yes, they will keep more fresh if you keep them in the refrigerator.
Often times referred to as solid packed pumpkin or pumpkin puree, you'll find it in the baking aisle. Just be sure to check the label. It should read pure pumpkin puree. If you would like to make your own Pumpkin Puree, check out this website for step-by-step directions.
If you aren't able to find canned pumpkin pureed butternut squash is a great substitute.
Tips
- You don't have to use a mixer, these cookies mix easily by hand - this is a great recipe for the kids to help you.
- A small cookie scoop portions the cookies. Making them a uniform size will ensure they bake evenly.
- Pressing extra chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies will make them even more decadent!
- The dough will want to stick to the scoop. Keep a glass of water close by to dip the scoop in occasionally.
- Use a silicone baking sheet to keep the cookies from sticking.
- You can crowd the cookies on the baking sheet as they do not spread out, but puff up.
- Allow the cookies to sit on the cookie sheet for about five minutes before removing them. They will release more easily.
Video
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Variations
- Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies can be easily made by omitting the egg and using a vegan spice cake mix. They may not rise as much, but they will still be yummy.
- Add nuts for a crunchy bite - pecan, walnuts or macadamia nuts would be a great addition!
- Slather with cream cheese frosting - boy howdy is that a delicious fall treat!
Storage
These cookies are super soft and chewy, I refrigerate them to keep them firm. Store in an airtight container. They will last up to a week refrigerated.
They are also freeze great! Store in ziplock bags for up to three months in freezer.
Related recipes
There are days when nothing satisfied like a sweet treat, you'll love these delicious cookies! Here are more quick and easy recipes we really love!
- Chocolate Covered Cashews - so easy to make, these are a real treat for your chocolate lovers!
- Next time try this recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread - all you'll need is a glass of milk or coffee to go with it! This easy pumpkin cake recipe is so good!
- 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies - steal a shortcut by using an oatmeal packet and make the tastiest, easiest cookies!
- All about the baking, but don't want it to take all day? Make these 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies - SO good!!!
- Homemade Buckeyes Recipe - peanut butter and chocolate combine to make these delicious sweet treats!
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz. box of Spice Cake Mix
- 15 oz. canned pumpkin purée
- 2 eggs
- 9 oz. bag dark chocolate chips **
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. *Spray your baking sheet with non-stick spray, use parchment paper or a silicone pad.
- Add the cake spice mix to a large bowl. Add the pumpkin puree and egg.
- Stir together until everything is combined. No need to use a mixer, just stir it together well until everything is combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and combine.
- Drop by spoonful onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the chewy pumpkin cookies on a wire rack to room temperature. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
- A small ice cream scoop portions the cookies. Uniform size ensures they bake evenly! The dough may stick to the scoop. Keep a glass of water close by to dip the scoop in occasionally, it will help the batter release.
- Use a silicone baking sheet to keep the cookies from sticking.
- You can crowd the cookies on the baking sheet as they do not spread out, but puff up.
- Allow the cookies to sit on the cookie sheet for about five minutes before removing them. They will release more easily.
Amy
I had high hopes for these but they sadly, did not meet my expectations. I think they might be better made in muffin form, not cookies. The spice was a bit overwhelming for our palate. Meh...
Bowl Me Over
That's unfortunate Amy - perhaps when you try this recipe next you should use a yellow cake mix rather than spice cake - good luck with the recipe!
Michaela Kenkel
Those pumpkin cookies look like I need to .pop about 4 in mu mouth!! Serious yums!!
Bowl Me Over
Ha! That's so easy to do Michaela - enjoy!
Jennifer Stewart
I can't get over how fluffy and moist these cookies are! I love them and they kind of look like mini pumpkins to me!
Bowl Me Over
Oh how true! Everyone I've served these to just gobbles up these cookies!
Julie
I love everything there is about these cookies especially how easy they are with the aid of the cake mix! Delicious doesn't have to be difficult right?
Bowl Me Over
Exactly! I like the way you think Julie - keeping it simple but tasty!
Sandra
These are so easy to make, and making my mouth water I have to try these! Now I’m bringing cupcakes and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies to my work Halloween party!
Bowl Me Over
I hope everyone enjoyed this yummy treat!
michele
I love pumpkin anything and I cant believe I haven't made something like this before! They sound so good and its the perfect day to whip up a batch! I have them baking in the oven right now and they smell just heavenly. If they taste even half as good as the dough tasted after baking I may have to sign up for a gym class. They are a little addicting!
Kathy
I love chewy cookies! These sound so tasty and I love how easy they are to make. Definitely a winning combination.
Madi
I love that these cookies are made with only 4 ingredients! Easy recipes are the best!
debi at Life Currents
These sound so good & so easy to make. I think it could be dangerous to have some thing so tasty and so easy to make! lol I will be making these soon!
Bowl Me Over
So true, they are dangerous! They freeze well too - I ahem... have a dozen in the freezer right now! 🙂
Amira
This is a lovely recipe Deb so easy to make and I am sure I will make it this season.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful!! You'll enjoy it Amira, it's our favorite cookie now!
Lia Sealund
Made these today and they were fanatic! Recipe was perfect and couldn't be easier. A new favorite for my family!
Bowl Me Over
So simple and so tasty! Glad you whipped up a batch and everyone's enjoying them!
Liza
OMG, these are so good and they are SO SIMPLE to make! Wow! I am making it asap for my kids! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
These are fabulous and yes, SO easy!!! Enjoy!