Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a whimsical and delicious treat that brings joy to any festive occasion, whether it’s Halloween or Thanksgiving. These delightful cookies feature a soft, spiced brown sugar exterior filled with creamy milk chocolate, making them irresistible for both kids and adults alike. The playful jack-o’-lantern design adds a festive touch that is sure to impress your guests. With a straightforward recipe and simple ingredients, you can create these fun cookies that are perfect for sharing, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile.
- 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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- 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 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
- Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in all-purpose flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out pumpkin shapes. Freeze until firm.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Brush half of the cookies with browned butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar; spread melted chocolate on the plain half.
- Assemble by placing decorated cookies atop the chocolate-filled ones.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg