Pumpkin season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with these chewy, gooey Pumpkin S’mores Cookies? They’re everything you love about fall baking—warm pumpkin flavor, cozy spices, and soft cookie dough—stuffed with melty chocolate and gooey marshmallow for the ultimate autumn dessert.
These cookies are perfect for cozy nights in, Halloween gatherings, or even as a fun twist on traditional s’mores.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey inside – with marshmallow and chocolate in every bite.
- Pumpkin spice flavor – warm, cozy, and perfectly seasonal.
- Fun & festive – great for Halloween or fall baking parties.
- Simple to make – easy cookie dough with a creative twist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat butter, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine dough: Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Add fillings: Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Stuff cookies: Scoop dough balls, press a few mini marshmallows in the center, and seal the dough around them. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool & enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving—gooey marshmallow and melty chocolate await inside.
Tips & Variations
- Add graham cracker crumbs to the dough for a more classic s’mores twist.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for extra sweetness.
- Press an extra marshmallow or chocolate chunk on top before baking for presentation.
- Make them into cookie bars by baking in a pan instead of scooping into cookies.
Final Thoughts
Pumpkin S’mores Cookies are the ultimate fall cookie recipe—chewy, chocolatey, and gooey with marshmallow goodness. Whether for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just a fall baking day, these cookies bring the warmth and fun of s’mores into pumpkin season.
