Description
Autumn whispers delightful secrets with these pumpkin s’mores cookies, blending campfire nostalgia and seasonal warmth. Gooey marshmallows, rich chocolate, and spiced pumpkin dough create an irresistible treat you’ll crave from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 8 graham crackers (broken into pieces)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1/2 cup extra chocolate chips
- Marshmallows (for garnish)
- Crushed graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Whip softened butter with brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and light.
- Introduce pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Optionally, add orange food coloring for a festive appearance.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending.
- Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain cookie softness.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker fragments throughout the dough, distributing evenly.
- Portion cookie dough using a scoop or spoon onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie. Enhance visual appeal by pressing additional marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces on top.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges turn golden while centers remain tender. Monitor carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet momentarily before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Softened butter ensures smooth mixing and creates a creamy base for cookie texture, preventing dense or tough cookies.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more evenly, helping achieve consistent cookie structure and preventing uneven baking.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Customize by substituting gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version or using dairy-free butter for vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg