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Classic Pumpkin S’mores Cookies Recipe

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Classic Pumpkin S’mores Cookies combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin spice with the nostalgic taste of s’mores. These soft, chewy cookies are packed with semisweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crunchy graham cracker pieces, finished with gooey marshmallows and extra chocolate chips on top for a festive fall treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Mix-ins:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 8 graham crackers, broken into small pieces
  • 1 tsp orange gel coloring (optional)

For the Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Additional mini marshmallows
  • Extra crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar using a mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy. This aerates the batter and helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the pureed pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture until well combined. If desired, add the orange gel coloring now for a festive orange hue.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until evenly mixed. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft cookie texture.
  6. Fold in S’mores Mix-ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces using a spatula, incorporating all the signature s’mores flavors evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Portion and Top Cookie Dough: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Press additional mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed graham crackers on top of each dough ball for added texture and ooey-gooeyness.
  8. Bake and Cool Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm for maximum gooey texture.

Notes

  • For a more festive look, add orange gel coloring to the dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Pressing extra mix-ins on top before baking enhances texture and appearance.
  • Allow cookies to cool slightly on baking sheet before transferring to avoid breakage.
  • Enjoy cookies warm to experience gooey melted marshmallows and chocolate.

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, pumpkin s'mores cookies, fall desserts, pumpkin spice cookies, s'mores treats, chocolate chip cookies

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