Description
These Pumpkin Cookies with Cake Mix are incredibly soft, fluffy, and easy to make with just three simple ingredients. Perfect for fall, they combine pumpkin puree, cake mix, and chocolate chips to create a delicious seasonal treat that's quick to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix or yellow cake mix (see notes)
- 1 (14-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Cake Mix and Pumpkin: In a large bowl, mix the cake mix with the pumpkin puree. If you are using a yellow cake mix, add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice before adding the pumpkin to enhance the fall flavors. Stir until the dough is smooth and well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold 1 cup of chocolate chips into the dough evenly using a spoon or spatula.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a large cookie scoop or two tablespoons, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 4 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy and Share: Once cooled, enjoy your moist and flavorful pumpkin cookies. Don’t forget to leave a comment and rating if you try this recipe!
Notes
- Cake Mix Variations: For yellow cake mix, add 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice with the dry mix. No additional liquid or ingredients from the box are needed.
- Taste Differences: Yellow cake mix yields a prettier orange color and milder taste, preferred by kids. Spice cake mix has a stronger pumpkin spice flavor, great for those who love that profile. Chocolate cake mix can be used for a chocolate-forward cookie but will mask pumpkin flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
