3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cloud Cookie Recipe with Chocolate Chips

Wow — how did it already become November? The last quarter of the year always seems to fly by, and I love it: so many holidays, cozy recipes and reasons to stay busy in the kitchen. Living in Canada has given me the chance to experience some different traditions (yes, I already celebrated Thanksgiving here), which made me realize I can celebrate twice — Canadian Thanksgiving as a practice run for the one at home. The best part? I get to bake two turkeys and double the desserts.

All month long I’ll be sharing family favorites for the holidays, starting with a ridiculously simple and irresistible cookie: Pumpkin Cloud Cookies with Chocolate Chips. These are a go-to when you want something seasonal, soft, and fast to bake.

What makes these cookies special is how few ingredients they require and how light they turn out. The base is a vanilla cake mix, enriched with spiced pumpkin butter and one egg. Add chocolate chips if you like, but they’re delicious even without them. The result is tender, airy cookies with a faintly crisp shell and a moist, pillow-like center — perfect with coffee, tea, or as part of a holiday cookie tray.

I call them Pumpkin Cloud Cookies because they bake up light and fluffy, almost like a soft cloud. Fresh from the oven they have a delicate outer crust; stored in an airtight container, they relax into a uniformly moist texture — still lovely and easy to enjoy. These cookies are an excellent quick holiday bake when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Below is the recipe and some helpful tips so you can recreate them easily. If you already have a jar of spiced pumpkin butter on hand, you’re ready to go. If not, you can use plain pumpkin purée with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice, though spiced pumpkin butter adds an extra depth of flavor.

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cloud Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Pumpkin Cloud Cookies are super easy and have an irresistible light, fluffy texture. Ready in about 25 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins |
Cook Time: 15 mins |
Total Time: 25 mins

Course: Dessert |
Cuisine: American |
Servings: about 30 cookies |
Calories: approx. 178 kcal per cookie

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix
1 1/2 cups spiced pumpkin butter (or pumpkin purée mixed with 1–2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice)
1 large egg
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, spiced pumpkin butter, and egg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. The batter will be sticky.
Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop teaspoon-sized portions of dough onto a lightly greased or silicon-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1–2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–13 minutes, until the edges are set and the top has formed a slight crust. The centers should still look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips and Variations

For a spicier cookie, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
Swap mini chocolate chips for chopped nuts, white chocolate, or raisins if you prefer.
If your batter seems too soft to shape, chill it for 10–20 minutes to firm up slightly before scooping.
To keep cookies from sticking when storing, place a sheet of wax paper between layers.
Make ahead: cookies freeze well. Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Notes

If you store these cookies in an airtight container, the crisp outer shell softens and they become uniformly moist — still delicious and perfect for packing in lunchboxes or for holiday cookie platters.

Nutrition (approximate per cookie)

These Pumpkin Cloud Cookies are a delightfully simple addition to any holiday spread — fast to prepare, easy to bake, and crowd-pleasing for all ages. Give them a try the next time you’re craving a seasonal treat that doesn’t require a long ingredient list or complex steps.