These 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies are a must-try if you're looking for a quick, festive treat with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving something sweet or need a last-minute dessert for a gathering, this recipe has got you covered. Who doesn't love an easy, delicious cookie recipe?

pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with three ingredients.

What makes this recipe stand out is how the spice cake mix and pumpkin puree work together to create an incredibly soft, flavorful cookie base. And the addition of milk chocolate chips brings in the perfect touch of sweetness to balance the warm spices.

Why You'll Love These 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Quick and Easy: With just three ingredients, you can have these cookies in the oven in under five minutes.
Seasonal Favorite: Pumpkin and spice cake mix are a match made in fall heaven.
Crowd-Pleaser: This recipe yields 12 large, soft, chewy cookies that everyone will love.
Versatile: Don’t have milk chocolate chips? Try semi-sweet or white chocolate for a different twist!

Ingredients for 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies:

15.25-ounce box of spice cake mix
15-ounce can of pumpkin puree
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions for 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and milk chocolate chips. Stir everything together until smooth and well incorporated.
Use a large (2-inch) cookie scoop to portion the dough onto your prepared baking sheet.
Once the oven is heated, bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden on the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before enjoying!

Baking Tips:

Don’t overmix the batter! Once the ingredients are combined, you’re good to go. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies.
If you like a crispier cookie edge, leave them in the oven for an extra minute or two.
Feel free to customize the mix-ins. Try adding chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or even cinnamon chips for extra flavor.

The Perfect Fall Dessert Recipe:

This is the perfect cookie recipe for anyone who loves the flavors of fall but doesn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies come together in a flash and taste like you spent way more time on them than you did. Simple, sweet, and seasonal—what’s not to love?

If you love this recipe, try my other pumpkin dessert recipes:

Let me know if you make these cookies! Tag me on social media @TheGirlWhoWasHungry so I can see your creations. Happy baking!

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

McKinley Hatch

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are thrown together in just five minutes, with only three ingredients, and they taste like fall in food form! This recipe is completely done in under 20 minutes, making these cookies a true staple. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 large cookies

Ingredients

15.25 ounce spice cake mix
1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all three ingredients and mix together until smooth.
Use a 2-inch (large) cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto the baking sheet.
Once the oven is ready, place the baking sheet in the oven for 12-14 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes and enjoy!

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