Easy-peasy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

I was just turned on to this recipe by my friend Staci (you can find her here: twitter, blog) and it looks really good AND really easy! My favorite combination!!

Only 3 ingredients and no eggs - so pregnant mamas like me can eat the dough, which honestly, is my favorite part!

1 pkg Spice Cake Mix
1 small can Pumpkin
1 bag Chocolate Chips

THAT'S IT! Just mix together and bake at 350 degrees for about 15-19 minutes.

When I was searching for a picture of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, I came across this picture:


Do they not look completely heavenly?! The picture led me to this blogCake... or Death! and this wonderful frosting recipe:

Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

1 stick (4 oz) butter, softened to room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup marshmallow cream or fluff
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple extract, or to taste
1 tsp cinnamon, or to taste
1 pound (4 cups) powdered sugar
1.5 tbsp cream

Cream the butter, cream cheese, and marshmallow fluff together in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix until very light and creamy. Scrape down the bowl. Add the vanilla, maple extract, and cinnamon, and beat until combined.
On low speed, beat in half of the powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl and beat in the remaining sugar, added the cream (or more as needed) until the frosting is nice and fluffy. Add more maple extract or cinnamon to taste, if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The frosting is not as simple as the cookies but may be good for special occasions or when you really want to knock someone's socks off. They also list a a great recipe for Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies if you want to go the gourmet route.

I am SOOOO ready for fall and for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!

And remember, you can always substitute in organic ingredients to make the cookies a wee bit healthier for you!