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3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies

These cozy, flavorful pumpkin cookies are perfect for fall or any time of year, offering both a simple 3 ingredient version and a classic soft pumpkin cookie recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
  • 1 box spice cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
Classic Soft Pumpkin Cookies
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.25 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix pumpkin puree and cake mix in a bowl until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set. Let cool before serving.
Classic Soft Pumpkin Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and sugars, then mix in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding until just mixed.
  5. Drop dough onto sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Cool completely, then frost with cream cheese icing.

Notes

Serve warm with a glass of milk or coffee. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life. Keep the dough light for soft cookies, and avoid using pumpkin pie filling.