Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly combines the warm spices of fall with rich, melted milk chocolate. Shaped like whimsical jack-o’-lanterns, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious, making them an ideal treat for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. The blend of spiced brown sugar and creamy chocolate filling creates a unique flavor experience that will enchant both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, spices, and salt; mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out pumpkin shapes. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Freeze cut-out cookies for 1520 minutes before baking for best results.
- Bake for 812 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on racks.
- Brush melted browned butter on the top half of each cookie and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Assemble by spreading melted chocolate on the bottom half of cookies without faces and pressing down the decorated tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg