Description
A soft, chewy pumpkin cookie cake packed with warm spices, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. This cozy fall dessert has the flavor of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies baked into one giant, sliceable treat. Top it with cream cheese frosting, extra chocolate chips, or a crumble of crispy pumpkin cookies for the perfect autumn celebration cake.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch Pumpkin Cookie Cake):
For the Cookie Cake:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (or mix white & semi-sweet)
Optional Add-Ins:
• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• Extra chocolate chips for topping
• Crushed crispy pumpkin cookies
For Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Cookie Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line with parchment.
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 2: Bake the Cookie Cake
Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 22–28 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set but slightly soft.
Cool completely before frosting or decorating.
Step 3: Prepare Frosting (Optional)
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whip until fluffy, adding milk to adjust consistency.
Step 4: Decorate
Frost the cooled cookie cake or drizzle lightly for a rustic look.
Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips, pumpkin spice, or crushed crispy pumpkin cookies.
For a fall-party finish, decorate with candy pumpkins or a swirl of pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
• Texture Tip: For chewy pumpkin cookies-style texture, avoid overbaking; the center should look slightly soft.
• Crispy Edges: Bake 3–4 minutes longer for crispier pumpkin cookie edges.
• Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of nutmeg or brown butter for a richer fall flavor.
• Make Ahead: Bake the cookie cake a day ahead—frost just before serving.
• Add-On: Top with chunks of 3 ingredient pumpkin cookies for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Fall Baking / Pumpkin Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American