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Pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies are perfect for the fall season. Simple and delicious recipe.

September is in full swing and everything pumpkin has officially made its appearance. From lattes to cereal, and from salsa to chips. I’ve seen it all, including pasta!
One of my favorite ways to treat myself to pumpkin spice is making these pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies. They are super addictive and everyone I’ve given them to has loved them.
Since the cookies are made using a cake mix, they have a soft, fluffy texture. They’re the perfect comforting Fall treat and the chocolate chips giving the cookies that extra chocolatey wow factor.
Great for any holiday get together, or just because. They went pretty quickly in my house with requests to make more, so of course I had to!
What is pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice is a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice. Pumpkin spice blends vary so they are not the same everywhere you go.

Why you’ll love this recipe
- Made with only 3 ingredients
- Perfect for Fall
- They make great gifting cookies
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Spice cake mix
- Canned pumpkin purée
- Dark chocolate chips

How to make this recipe
The best part is it doesn’t get much easier than this recipe because these cookies are made using only 3 ingredients.
1 – Add a package of spice cake mix, a can of pumpkin purée and some chocolate chips to a large bowl.
2 – Mix all three ingredients together, and that’s the cookie dough!
3 – Using a cookie scoop, form 24 cookies and place on baking sheets, spread out evenly.
4 – Bake cookies for approximately 20 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure center of cookies are cooked through.
To get nice uniform cookies, I use a cookie scoop which made it easy to measure the cookie dough out evenly. I also baked them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper so there’s no need to grease the cookie sheet.
A tip to making the cookies look a little fancier is to reserve some of the chocolate chips that go in the dough mix. After the cookies are all scooped onto the cookie sheets, top each one with a few chocolate chips.
This is the best way to see the chocolate chips in the cookies and it makes them pop a bit more.

How do I store my leftover chocolate chip cookies?
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days.
Can I freeze my leftover chocolate chip cookies?
Yes! Place cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Calories per serving (1 cookie): 131
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies are perfect for the Fall season. Simple and delicious recipe.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce spice cake mix, I use Betty Crocker Super Moist Spice Cake Mix
- 15 ounce can pure pumpkin purée
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix and pumpkin purée until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, form 24 cookies and place on baking sheets, spread out evenly.
- Bake cookies for approximately 20 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure center of cookies are cooked through.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Justine Howell
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Love love how they're a bit lower in calories but still taste great.
simplylowcal
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Thanks!
Jen
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Loved how easy these were to make. My kids and I had a blast not only making them but definitely eating the finished cookies!
simplylowcal
Friday 22nd of November 2019
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Jen.
Anita
Friday 22nd of November 2019
I would never have thought of using a boxed cake mix to bake cookies. This comes together really fast and the cookies taste delicious.
simplylowcal
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Thanks, Anita!
Sara
Friday 22nd of November 2019
So good and SO easy. I love a good cake mix hack. Thanks!
simplylowcal
Friday 22nd of November 2019
I'm glad you like, Sara! :)
Aimee Mars
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Pumpkin and chocolate are a match made in sweet Heaven and the fact that this is a healthier version just makes these cookies that much more extra! I can't wait to try them.
simplylowcal
Friday 22nd of November 2019
Thanks, Aimee. I hope you enjoy. :)