These 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies are incredibly soft, moist, delicious, and unbelievably easy to make! With just a box of spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips, you can have a batch of cozy fall cookies ready in no time.
Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday baking, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and pumpkin-spiced without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1 can pure pumpkin puree (15 oz / 425 g)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (about 170 g)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix and pumpkin puree. Stir until the mixture is smooth and completely combined. The dough will be thick and soft.
3. Add the Chocolate Chips
Fold the chocolate chips gently into the pumpkin dough, making sure they are evenly distributed.
4. Scoop the Cookies
Using a rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
5. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges look lightly golden.
Because these cookies are naturally soft and moist, avoid overbaking them.
6. Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Pumpkin Cookies 🍪
- Don’t overbake: These cookies are supposed to be soft and moist. They may look slightly soft when first removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Add more spice: For an extra cozy fall flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- Change the chocolate: Try white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or even dark chocolate chips.
- Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts make a delicious addition.
- Use pure pumpkin: Make sure you’re using plain pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
Storage
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2–3 months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
With only three basic ingredients, these pumpkin cookies couldn’t be easier. The spice cake mix provides warm fall spices, while the pumpkin gives the cookies their wonderfully soft texture. Add plenty of chocolate chips, and you have a simple homemade treat that’s perfect for autumn.
They’re soft, chewy, pumpkin-spiced, and loaded with chocolate chips—the kind of easy fall dessert you’ll want to make again and again. 🎃🍁🍪