Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Spice Cake Mix

Fall is in the air and these spice cake pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are the first thing I bake when it hits. they are soft, fluffy, and only take 3 ingredients. You will love how the house smells when these cookies bake with the fall seasonings and pumpkin scents you will be ready to grab a cozy blanket and enjoy hot cookies.

★★★★★

"I saw the spice cake mix and knew I wanted to make these. Easy Peasy"

~ Karen

Cake mix cookies work with lots of flavors, but I like spice cake mix best for this recipe because it goes so well with pumpkin and fall seasoning flavors. You could use a chocolate cake but I find it overpowers the pumpkin in this cookie, or you could try a white or vanilla cake mix which gives a lighter flavor profile.

I'm a mom of 3 boys including a picky eater. I often want a cookie that is easy to make and feels like fall. The chocolate chips are optional in this recipe and a reader tells me dark chocolate and mini chocolate chips both work well in this recipe. My oldest son came back often for these cookies. He is the pumpkin lover in the family so I wasn't surprised.

How do you make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with spice cake mix?

Stir a spice cake mix together with pumpkin puree and chocolate chips, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes. It's a 3 ingredient fall cookie that bakes up soft.

How I Tested these Spice Cake Pumpkin Cookies

I made these cookies 3 times before settling on this version. I compared spice cake mix vs chocolate cake mix vs white cake mix and checked how the dough baked at 350F degrees. I wanted the centers soft and found at 15-18 minutes was perfect depending on the size of the cookie dough. I also tried semi sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips and found both were delicious. Being a mom of boys I keep cake mixes in the pantry so I can bake up easy cookies quickly.

What You Need for Spice Cake Mix Pumpkin Cookies

A closer look at each ingredient and its role in the recipe.

• Cake Mix: Spice Cake Mix is my favorite for the added seasonings.
• Pumpkin Puree: You can't have pumpkin cookies without pumpkin puree.
• Chocolate Chips: Mini, Dark, White or a combination of chips

How to make Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix and Pumpkin Puree

This recipe uses 3 simple ingredients. It's pretty simple. You will also need a few kitchen supplies like a mixing bowl, cookie sheet, wire rack, hand mixer, and a large spoon.

In a large bowl combine box of spice cake mix with pumpkin puree. Using a hand mixer or a large spoon mix ingredients together until combined. Hand stir Chocolate Chips into cookie dough.

The dough may feel a little sticky. Allow cookie dough to chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before scooping cookie dough.

Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or use a silicone mat. Place cookie dough 2 inches apart.

Remaining chocolate chips can be pressed on the top of cookie dough balls for added chocolate taste.

Bake in a preheated oven. Do not over bake these cake-like cookie.

Cookies are done when edges are set. Center of pumpkin cookies will be light and fluffy. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Moist pumpkin cookie recipe is a real treat and this is a really great recipe to try this holiday season.

Tips for Soft Spice Cake Pumpkin Cookies

Tips and tricks to make this recipe turn out perfect every time

• Baking Sheet: line cookie sheet with parchment paper or use silicone baking mat for easy clean up.
• Cake Mix: Use a quality cake mix brand Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker work best.
• Cookie Scoop: Using a cookie scoop to make uniform cookie sizes help for even baking of all cookies.

Chocolate Chip Substitutions and Mix Ins for Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies

Cake Mix. Use a Vanilla Cake Mix or Yellow Cake Mix and add ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to cake mix

Chocolate Chips. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips pair nicely or try a combination of White Chocolate Chips and Semi Sweet. It's delicious.

When fall season hits and the temperatures cool down I'm always in the mood for a sweet treat and delicious cookies. This simple recipe is a perfect way to use a can of pumpkin puree and make easy pumpkin cookies.

Cake Mix Cookies are always a real treat. It's an easy recipe and perfect to get the kids into the kitchen to help too. In a matter of minutes the cookie dough is ready to scoop and place on baking sheets for baking.

Storage and Freezing

Cake mix cookies should be stored in an airtight container. I also like to use a ZipLoc bag where I can remove as much air as possible to keep cookies soft and fresh. Cookies are best if enjoyed within 2-3 days but will last up to a week.

Freeze Cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between layers to prevent cookies from sticking to each other. Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are more cake like than other cake mix cookies giving a nice soft texture.

Can I Frost Pumpkin Cookies Made with Spice Cake Mix?

Yes, frost with chocolate frosting. Or melt chocolate chips to make a ganache and dip tops of cookies in the warm ganache and allow to cool. Delish!

Can I use Betty Crocker or Another Brand of Spice Cake Mix?

I prefer to use a quality brand cake mix like Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines. Generic brand cake mixes tend to be small in size and lack the quality flavor you get with a name brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Spice Cake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 Ingredient Spice Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and delicious and a perfect Fall Cookie Recipe.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 1 Box Spice Cake Mix 15.25ounces
• 1 can Pumpkin Puree 15 ounces
• 1 Bag Chocolate Chips *Divided

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine box of spice cake mix with pumpkin puree. 1 Box Spice Cake Mix, 1 can Pumpkin Puree
• Use a hand mixer or a large spoon
• Stir 1 Cup Chocolate Chips into cookie dough 1 Bag Chocolate Chips
• Using a medium size cookie scoop place cookie dough on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place dough at least 2 inches apart for baking.
• Press additional chocolate chips into cookie dough before baking for added chocolate chip flavor.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes
• Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a minute or two before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Pro Tips

Baking Sheet. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or use silicone baking mat for easy clean up. Or use an un-greased cookie sheet to bake cookies.

Cake Mix Brand. Use a quality cake mix brand. Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker 15.25oz

Cookie Scoop. Using a cookie scoop to make uniform cookie sizes help for even baking of all cookies.

Optional. Cookie dough will be sticky. Chill cookie dough for 30 mins in refrigerator before placing on baking sheet to prevent spreading.  

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Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2211IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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