Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are the perfect festive treat for Halloween and Thanksgiving. These whimsical cookies feature a delightful blend of spiced brown sugar dough and rich, melted milk chocolate, creating a sweet surprise in every bite. Shaped like playful pumpkins, they add a fun touch to any gathering or can simply satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 30 cookies that are sure to impress family and friends 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 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 melted milk chocolate
- 2 tablespoons salted butter for topping
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out pumpkin shapes.
- Cut faces into half of the cookies and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with chocolate filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg