If you love pumpkin desserts, these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix are a must-try. Bursting with warm spices and the sweet pop of chocolate chips, they make a perfect fall treat.
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Table of contents
- Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
- Love Pumpkin Recipes? Try These Next!
- Equipment Needed
- Key Ingredients
- Step-By-Step Instructions
- Storage
- Substitutions And Additions
- Love Fall Desserts? Try These Next!
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies capture everything you want from a pumpkin treat: tender, moist texture from the pumpkin puree, warm spice from the cake mix, and sweet chocolate chips for contrast. They stay soft and practically melt in your mouth, making them ideal for gatherings or a cozy weekend snack with coffee or tea.
The recipe is quick and uses only a few pantry staples. Using a boxed spice cake mix gives an easy, consistent texture and deep spice flavor without measuring multiple spices. The result is a simple, crowd-pleasing cookie that’s perfect for autumn but enjoyable any time of year.
- Quick and easy – Mix the ingredients and bake for a fast, tasty batch.
- Minimal ingredients – You only need a cake mix, pumpkin, egg, oil, and chocolate chips.
- Family-friendly – A flavor profile both kids and adults will enjoy.
- Flexible – Easy to customize with different chips, cake mix flavors, or frosting.
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Equipment Needed
- Cookie scoop
- Cookie sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper (recommended)
Key Ingredients
Spice cake mix – The boxed mix provides the cookie structure and warm spice flavor that pairs beautifully with pumpkin.
Pumpkin puree – Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid extra sweeteners and spices.
Egg – Binds the dough and adds structure.
Vegetable oil – Keeps the cookies moist and helps combine the ingredients.
Chocolate chips – Add sweetness and contrast; chocolate and pumpkin is a delicious combination.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, egg, and vegetable oil. Stir until no streaks of dry mix remain. Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
Portion the dough onto the prepared sheet using a cookie scoop, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. A #40 scoop (about 1.6 tablespoons) yields roughly 26 cookies; adjust size and baking time if you make larger or smaller cookies.
Bake for 10–12 minutes. The centers should be set, not doughy—11 minutes worked perfectly for me.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. Place parchment between layers to prevent sticking and use freezer-safe bags or containers.
Substitutions And Additions
- Chocolate chips – Milk, dark, or white chocolate chips all work well with pumpkin and spice.
- Pumpkin puree – Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree; avoid pumpkin pie filling.
- Cake mix – Try yellow, white, or even chocolate cake mix for different flavors. If your mix is not spiced, add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Frosting or drizzle – Top cooled cookies with vanilla or cream cheese frosting, or drizzle with white icing for a festive touch.
- Decorations – Add sprinkles to frosted cookies or dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
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Apple Cobbler With Cake Mix (Dump Cake)
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Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling
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Mini Apple Pie Bites With Puff Pastry
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Print Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies With Spiced Cake Mix
Equipment
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large bowl
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cookie sheet
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parchment paper
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cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box spice cake mix
- 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl add the cake mix, pumpkin puree, egg, and vegetable oil. Stir until fully combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop the dough about 2 inches apart. A #40 scoop (≈1.6 tablespoons) yields about 26 cookies. Adjust size and baking time if desired.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until centers are set. I baked mine 11 minutes.
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Cool on the sheet for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.