Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit of fall with these delightful Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies. Perfect for Halloween and any autumn gathering, these cookies combine warm spices and rich milk chocolate for a treat that’s both adorable and delicious. With their charming jack-o’-lantern faces, they make for a fun baking activity with family or friends. Easy to prepare, these cookies are a hit at parties, cozy gatherings, or as a sweet pick-me-up during the season. Enjoy the joy of baking while creating delightful memories that will last well beyond Halloween!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 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, 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into pumpkin shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Chill cut-out cookies in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before baking for better shape retention.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow cooling on racks.
- Brush warm cookies with browned butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg