Imagine biting into a warm, soft cookie that captures the entire essence of fall in one magical moment - that's exactly what these Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow Cookies promise! With their perfect blend of rich, buttery dough, warm pumpkin spice, and gooey marshmallow centers, these cookies are about to become your new seasonal obsession. Whether you're looking to impress guests, create a cozy weekend baking experience, or simply treat yourself to something extraordinary, this recipe is guaranteed to make your taste buds dance with autumnal delight.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Sift together all-purpose flour and pumpkin spice in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of the spice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a marshmallow into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with additional pumpkin spice or drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin spice for the most vibrant flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies.
- Press marshmallows gently into warm cookies to help them melt slightly.
- For extra richness, consider using brown butter instead of regular butter.
- If marshmallows aren't melting enough, you can briefly return the cookies to the warm oven for 1-2 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely to allow marshmallows to set properly.
- Store between parchment paper layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
