Pumpkin S'mores Cookies

🎃Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

Pumpkin s'mores cookies are up 390% in Halloween searches this year — the perfect storm of cozy fall baking and campfire nostalgia. These cookies stay soft for days (thank you, pumpkin puree), the marshmallows turn into gooey pockets, and the graham crumbs deliver that unmistakable s'mores crunch. One bowl, no mixer, no chilling required.

🧺Ingredients for Pumpkin S'mores Cookies

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
• 1½ cups mini marshmallows
• ½ cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for topping

👩‍🍳How to Make Pumpkin S'mores Cookies Step by Step

1. Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium bowl.
3. Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with both sugars until smooth, then whisk in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
4. Combine. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until no flour streaks remain. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.
5. Scoop. Drop 2-tbsp balls of dough onto the sheets, 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chunks and marshmallows onto the tops — this is what makes them look bakery-worthy.
6. Bake. Bake 10–11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes; they finish setting as they cool into chewy perfection.

🍂Halloween Party Serving Ideas

Stack these on a tiered stand next to Apple Cider Donut Cake for a fall dessert table that stops traffic. Wrap pairs of cookies in cellophane with orange ribbon for trick-or-treat-adjacent party favors. They also pair beautifully with the savory side of your spread — try them after Veggie Ghost Pizza and Mummy Jalapeño Poppers.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

How long do pumpkin s'mores cookies stay fresh?

Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they stay soft and fresh for 3–4 days — the marshmallows keep them extra chewy. Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.

Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

No — use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is pre-sweetened and spiced. Pie filling would make the cookies too sweet and throw off the spice balance.

How do I get gooey marshmallow centers?

Press mini marshmallows on top of each dough ball right before baking, and pull the cookies when centers look slightly underdone (10–11 minutes). Residual heat melts them into gooey pockets.

Can I make the dough ahead for a Halloween party?

Yes! Scoop dough into balls and refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze up to 2 months. Bake from cold, adding 1–2 minutes — fresh-baked Halloween cookies with zero day-of stress.