Pumpkin S'mores Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies with marshmallows and graham cracker bits for a cozy treat.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 120 grams pumpkin puree
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 teaspoon orange food coloring (optional)

→ Sugars

06 - 150 grams packed brown sugar
07 - 50 grams granulated sugar

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 280 grams all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
11 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

12 - 170 grams chocolate chips
13 - 100 grams mini marshmallows
14 - 8 graham crackers, broken into small pieces

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Incorporate pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and blend until smooth. Stir in orange food coloring if using.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces.
07 - Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to place rounded dough portions onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 5 cm apart.
08 - Press additional marshmallows, chocolate chips, or graham cracker pieces lightly onto the top of each dough ball.
09 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
10 - Allow to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use high-quality chocolate chips and fresh marshmallows for optimal flavor. Adjust baking time depending on oven; cookies should remain soft in the center. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.