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Easy Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix

These Easy Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix are the ultimate quick fall treat! Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re soft, fluffy, and bursting with cozy pumpkin spice flavor. Perfect for busy bakers, Thanksgiving dessert trays, or baking with kids!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Cooking spray (for flattening)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons toffee bits (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix and pumpkin pie spice. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until no dry cake mix remains. The dough will be thick and sticky.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly using the bottom of a glass sprayed with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look dry. Do not overbake—cookies should remain soft in the center.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

Pro Tips:
• Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Flatten cookies before baking to ensure even cooking.
• Don’t overmix—just stir until combined for tender cookies.
• Add a slice of bread in the storage container to keep cookies soft.
Flavor Variations:
• Add cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
• Substitute white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a festive twist.
• Fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.

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