These 3-ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are the kind of effortless fall treat that busy home cooks love: quick to mix, easy to bake, and perfect for sharing. They have that soft, cake-like texture that feels right at home during autumn, and they are especially handy when you need a last-minute dessert for a party, school event, or weekend get-together without making a huge mess in the kitchen.
Serve these cookies with hot coffee, chai, or cold milk for an easy snack tray, or add them to a fall dessert spread with apple slices, caramel dip, and roasted nuts. They also travel well in a container for potlucks, tailgates, and office treats, which is probably why they disappear so fast whenever they show up at an autumn gathering.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
1 box spice cake mix, about 15.25 ounces
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir the spice cake mix and pumpkin puree together until no dry streaks remain, then fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the tops look dry.
5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack or serve once cooled slightly.
Variations & Tips
Extra chocolate: If your crowd loves a richer cookie, stir in a few extra tablespoons of chocolate chips and press a couple on top of each dough scoop before baking so they look especially pretty coming out of the oven.
Make them neater: These cookies are soft and more cake-like than classic chewy cookies, so using a cookie scoop helps keep the size even and the baking time consistent.
Storage tip: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a slightly denser texture that some people really enjoy with coffee.
Add-ins: A pinch of cinnamon, chopped pecans, or white chocolate chips can change the flavor a bit without making the recipe complicated, which is ideal when you want a simple seasonal twist.