Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Made with Cake Mix

Easy Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These three-ingredient Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick, reliable treat that delivers big pumpkin-spice flavor with minimal effort. Made from spice cake mix, canned pumpkin, and chocolate chips, they bake up soft, moist, and cake-like—perfect for busy afternoons, school snacks, or an easy holiday bake.

The ingredients are pantry-friendly: one box of spice cake mix, one 15-ounce can of pumpkin, and a cup or two of chocolate chips. For extra indulgence, some bakers use a whole bag of chips with each cake mix; if you prefer a lighter chocolate presence, 1 cup works well. Semi-sweet, milk, white, or cinnamon chips all pair nicely with the pumpkin and warm spices.

This recipe is naturally egg- and butter-free, so it’s a useful option if you’ve run out of eggs or are baking for someone with an egg allergy. Compared with many traditional cookie recipes, these bars-cut-into-cookie form are a little lighter because they omit added fats. They’re also an excellent beginner recipe—kids can help scoop dough and learn simple baking basics while producing a reliably tasty result.

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How to Make Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Follow these simple steps for consistent results. The batter will be wetter than traditional cookie dough, but it bakes into soft, cake-like cookies with a tender crumb.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or a generous coating of nonstick spray.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry spice cake mix and the canned pumpkin. Stir until evenly blended; the mixture will be moist and slightly sticky.
• Fold in the chocolate chips until distributed throughout the dough.
• Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to drop mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
• Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers spring back slightly.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
• Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Do I use the cake mix dry or prepare it with eggs, oil, and water?

Use only the dry cake mix. Do not add the eggs, oil, or water called for on the cake-box instructions.

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

Yes. Spice cake mix gives the most classic pumpkin-spice result. Pumpkin or carrot cake mixes are good alternatives for a similar flavor profile. Chocolate or yellow cake mixes will produce tasty cookies but won’t emphasize the warm pumpkin spices.

What type of chocolate chips should I use?

Semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips are classic choices. White chocolate or cinnamon-flavored chips offer a different, pleasant twist if you want to experiment.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely. Double the ingredients and bake on multiple sheets as needed. Just leave space between mounds for even baking.

How should I store the cookies?

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature before serving.

Baker’s Tools for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Spice cake mix
• Canned pumpkin (15-ounce)
• Chocolate chips (1–2 cups)
• Mixing bowls
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Cookie sheet and parchment or silicone mat
• Cooling rack

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Other Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

• 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cake Mix Recipe) — recipe ideas from several popular food blogs
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cake Mix — variations include different cake mix flavors and chip types
• 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies — simple versions that focus on minimal ingredients