Gooey Pumpkin S'mores Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
02 - ¾ cup brown sugar
03 - ¼ cup sugar
04 - ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
05 - 1 egg
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 2 ¼ cups flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ½ cup chocolate chips
12 - ½ cup mini marshmallows
13 - 6-7 graham crackers, broken into small bits

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch pie pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
02 - In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
03 - Add the canned pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg into the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined. Optionally, mix in orange food coloring for a festive hue.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir evenly, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, about ½ cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
05 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker bits with a silicone spoon, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pie pan. Optionally, top with extra chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the marshmallows on top are toasted.
08 - Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Lift it out using the parchment paper, slice, and enjoy.

# Notes:

01 - Room temperature butter is ideal for creaming with sugar.
02 - Canned pumpkin puree ensures consistent texture.
03 - Bake 2-3 minutes longer for crispier edges while keeping the center soft and gooey.
04 - Mini marshmallows melt perfectly and maintain the gooey texture.
05 - Distribute mix-ins evenly to avoid uneven flavor pockets.
06 - The center might be soft when coming out of the oven but will firm up as it cools.
07 - Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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