Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir until foam subsides and milk solids turn amber and smell nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, scrape in the browned bits, and cool for 15–20 minutes until just warm, not hot.
- Spread pumpkin puree on paper towels and press gently to remove excess water.
- In a large bowl, whisk brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until glossy. Whisk in egg yolk, vanilla, and blotted pumpkin until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet with a spatula until just combined. Stir in chopped chocolate.
Baking
- Cover and refrigerate dough for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds (about 40–45 g each), roll into balls, and arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes until edges are set but centers look puffed and soft.
- Press a marshmallow half, cut side down, onto each cookie. Return to oven for 2–3 minutes until marshmallows are glossy and starting to melt.
- For caramelized tops, switch to broil on low for 20–40 seconds or use a kitchen torch. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt and extra graham crumbs while warm. Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then move to a rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days for maximum chew. Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Bake frozen dough directly from the freezer adding 1–2 minutes before the marshmallow step.
