Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

🎉 Introduction
If you love fall flavors and campfire classics, these Pumpkin S’mores Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. They combine the warmth of pumpkin spice, the gooey goodness of marshmallows, and the melty sweetness of chocolate chips—all packed into a soft, chewy cookie.

Unlike traditional s’mores, you don’t need a campfire for this recipe. Instead, you get all the cozy flavors baked right into one cookie. With almond butter and almond flour, these cookies are naturally gluten-friendly and full of rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy night in with a hot drink!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Cooling rack

🛒 Ingredients

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup almond butter (creamy, unsweetened)
• ¼ cup packed almond flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegan mini marshmallows
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix wet ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg, almond butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Combine dry ingredients

• In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Step 4: Make the dough

• Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
• Stir until just combined.

Step 5: Add chocolate and marshmallows

• Fold in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, reserving a few for topping.

Step 6: Shape the cookies

• Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Press down gently and top each cookie with a few extra marshmallows and chocolate chips for a bakery-style look.

Step 7: Bake

• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are golden around the edges and slightly soft in the center.

Step 8: Cool and serve

• Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
• Serve warm for the ultimate gooey s’mores experience!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: Keeps fresh up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 8–10 seconds to make marshmallows gooey again.

🥄 Variations

• Nut-free option – Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter.
• Extra chocolatey – Use both semi-sweet chips and white chocolate chunks.
• Spicy fall twist – Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
• S’mores sandwich – Spread marshmallow fluff between two cookies for the ultimate treat.
• Crunchy upgrade – Add crushed graham crackers to the dough or sprinkle on top.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of puree?
   Yes, just make sure it’s cooked and blended smooth.
2. Can I make these cookies dairy-free?
   Yes, use vegan marshmallows and dairy-free chocolate chips.
3. Why are my cookies too soft?
   They firm up as they cool. Don’t overbake!
4. Can I replace almond flour with regular flour?
   Yes, but texture may be slightly denser.
5. Do I need to chill the dough?
   Not necessary, but chilling for 20 minutes makes cookies thicker.
6. Can I double the recipe?
   Absolutely—great for parties or holidays.
7. How do I make the marshmallows stay gooey?
   Add some marshmallows on top of the dough right before baking.
8. Can I add graham crackers?
   Yes, crushed graham crackers make them more “s’mores-like.”
9. Are these cookies gluten-free?
   Yes, with almond flour and gluten-free marshmallows/chocolate.
10. Can kids help make this recipe?
    Definitely! They’ll love mixing and adding toppings.

🏁 Conclusion
These Pumpkin S’mores Cookies bring together the best of fall and campfire nostalgia in one irresistible bite. With gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and the cozy spice of pumpkin, they’re perfect for sharing with family and friends—or keeping all to yourself. Quick, fun, and festive, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Adam

Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

If you love fall flavors and campfire classics, these Pumpkin S’mores Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. They combine the warmth of pumpkin spice, the gooey goodness of marshmallows, and the melty sweetness of chocolate chips—all packed into a soft, chewy cookie. Unlike traditional s’mores, you don’t need a campfire for this recipe. Instead, you get all the cozy flavors baked right into one cookie. With almond butter and almond flour, these cookies are naturally gluten-friendly and full of rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy night in with a hot drink!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup almond butter creamy, unsweetened
• ¼ cup packed almond flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegan mini marshmallows
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

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Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Step 1: Preheat the oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix wet ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg, almond butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Combine dry ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Step 4: Make the dough

1. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
2. Stir until just combined.

Step 5: Add chocolate and marshmallows

1. Fold in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, reserving a few for topping.

Step 6: Shape the cookies

1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet.
2. Press down gently and top each cookie with a few extra marshmallows and chocolate chips for a bakery-style look.

Step 7: Bake

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are golden around the edges and slightly soft in the center.

Step 8: Cool and serve

1. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
2. Serve warm for the ultimate gooey s’mores experience!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: Keeps fresh up to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.

Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 8–10 seconds to make marshmallows gooey again.

🥄 Variations

Nut-free option – Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter.

Extra chocolatey – Use both semi-sweet chips and white chocolate chunks.

Spicy fall twist – Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.

S’mores sandwich – Spread marshmallow fluff between two cookies for the ultimate treat.

Crunchy upgrade – Add crushed graham crackers to the dough or sprinkle on top.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of puree?
Yes, just make sure it’s cooked and blended smooth.

Can I make these cookies dairy-free?
Yes, use vegan marshmallows and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Why are my cookies too soft?
They firm up as they cool. Don’t overbake!

Can I replace almond flour with regular flour?
Yes, but texture may be slightly denser.

Do I need to chill the dough?
Not necessary, but chilling for 20 minutes makes cookies thicker.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely—great for parties or holidays.

How do I make the marshmallows stay gooey?
Add some marshmallows on top of the dough right before baking.

Can I add graham crackers?
Yes, crushed graham crackers make them more “s’mores-like.”

Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, with almond flour and gluten-free marshmallows/chocolate.

Can kids help make this recipe?
Definitely! They’ll love mixing and adding toppings.

🏁 Conclusion
These Pumpkin S’mores Cookies bring together the best of fall and campfire nostalgia in one irresistible bite. With gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and the cozy spice of pumpkin, they’re perfect for sharing with family and friends—or keeping all to yourself. Quick, fun, and festive, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.