Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with a cake mix
A cake mix and pumpkin puree are combined with chocolate chips to create the most delicious and easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
0 minutes mins
Total Time37 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 130kcal
- 1 box yellow cake mix {15.25 ounces}
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree {not pumpkin pie filling}
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips {I used the mini version}
- ½ Tablespoon Flaky Sea Salt {for the top of the baked cookies}
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the cake mix and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl, whisk to combine. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and mix using an electric mixer {or by hand} until you have a thick dough.
Add chocolate chips. Stir into dough by hand to combine until they are evenly incorporated.
Use a large cookie scoop to scoop dough onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet. For a flatter cookie, use the back of a spoon gently press the cookie down.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set, they will appear to be a little under cooked but that is alright.
Remove cookies from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let them cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Move to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- If you do not have pumpkin pie spice you can mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of cloves. Combine and use what you need. See my recipe Homemade Pumpkin Spice recipe.
- Add walnuts, pecans, cinnamon chips, white chocolate chips, raisins or dried cranberries for added flavor and texture.
- Don't over bake the cookies. Pull them from the oven once they are set.
- Sprinkle the top of the cookies with flaky sea salt for an extra special finishing touch.
- Add a layer of parchment paper {or wax paper} between the layers of cookies when you are storing. This will keep them from sticking together.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3012IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg