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I’m always on the lookout for simple, lightened-up desserts that satisfy a sweet tooth without requiring a lot of time or effort. These 2-ingredient chocolate pumpkin muffins and cookies are a longtime Weight Watchers favorite for good reason. All you need is a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of pumpkin — no eggs, no oil, no fuss. The result? Moist, chocolatey treats that taste indulgent but are secretly lighter.
I first discovered this recipe years ago at a WW meeting when a member asked about the Points for these famous “pumpkin muffins.” Since then, I’ve tried them every which way — muffins, mini muffins, even cookies — and they always turn out delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 2 ingredients – baking doesn’t get any easier than this.
- Versatile – make muffins, mini muffins, or cookies from the same batter.
- Naturally lighter – no eggs or oil, just cake mix + pumpkin.
- WW friendly – a smart choice when you want a chocolate treat without overdoing it.
- Customizable – add chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to change things up.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chocolate cake mix – Any brand works. Devil’s food, dark chocolate, or even spice cake mix if you want a pumpkin-spice twist.
- Canned pumpkin puree – Not pumpkin pie filling. You can also use homemade pumpkin puree.
Optional Add-ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
WW Points & Calories
The WW Points and calories depends on the size of the muffins or cookies you make. If you make 12 muffins each one will have
- Calories: 150
- WW Points: To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App! (You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
(If you make 24 cookies or mini muffins each one will have 4 Points, If you make 36 cookies or mini muffins each one will have 3 Points.)
Step by Step Instructions for Muffins & Cookies
Step 1: Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins or cookie sheets with paper liners or parchment.
Step 2: Mix
In a large bowl, stir together the dry cake mix and canned pumpkin until fully blended. The batter will be thick.
Step 3: Portion
- For muffins: scoop batter into muffin tins.
- For mini muffins: use mini muffin tins.
- For cookies: drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (affiliate link).
Step 4: Bake
- Muffins: 18–20 minutes
- Mini muffins or cookies: 10–12 minutes
- Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Recipe Notes & Variations
- Hungry Girl calls these “Yum Yum Brownie Muffins,” a fun twist on the same 2-ingredient idea.
- Try different cake mixes – spice cake, yellow cake, or even red velvet.
- Stir in a handful of mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Use a mini muffin tin for bite-sized treats perfect for portion control.
Storing & Leftovers
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Freeze muffins or cookies in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or microwave (affiliate link) briefly to warm.
If you like these easy, 2-ingredient pumpkin chocolate muffins/cookies, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly sweets recipes including: No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies, WW 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake, Baked Pumpkin Donuts, WW Classic 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake and Salted Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies
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WW 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins & Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 2/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Makes 12 regular or 36 mini muffins or 36 cookies.
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven.
- For muffins, preheat the oven to 400F degrees and line 12 muffin cups or 36 mini muffin cups with paper liners or coat them with non-stick spray.
- For cookies, preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or coat with non-stick spray.
- Make the batter in a large bowl by mixing just the two ingredients together, ignoring the instructions on the cake mix. This will take some effort and the mixture will be very very thick!
- Stir in the mini semisweet chocolate chips, if using.
- For muffins, place batter into the prepared (or mini muffin) tins. Bake at 400F degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes for muffins and 12 minutes for the mini-muffins.
- For cookies, drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are just barely set when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets and then transfer the cookies/muffins with a spatula to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
WW Points & Calories
The WW Points and calories depends on the size of the muffins or cookies you make. If you make 12 muffins each one will have- Calories: 150
- WW Points: To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App! (You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More WW-Friendly Pumpkin Desserts
If you liked these easy 2-ingredient chocolate pumpkin cake mix cookies you’ll love:
- These low calorie Air Fryer Chocolate Cake Mix cookies that also can be baked in a toaster oven. Each cookies has just 2 WW Points!
- Weight Watchers Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake – a creamy, light dessert that’s always a hit.
- Easy Healthy Low Fat Pumpkin Cake Recipes – simple, lighter cakes perfect for fall.
- Healthy Low Fat Pumpkin Cookie Recipes – cookies full of pumpkin flavor.
- Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Muffins – another easy cake mix and pumpkin combo.
So easy! And very moist and satisfying! It did calm my chocolate cravings. Loved it!
I make these for special occasions and everyone loves them!!
Veggies and dark chocolate in one place!
I have made these muffins many times. Love them with butterscotch chips?My son has to lose a lot of weight. He was so glad he could still have his favorite muffins!