Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies offer a delightful fusion of spiced brown sugar and creamy milk chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any festive occasion. These whimsical pumpkin-shaped cookies are perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With their rich flavors and fun designs, they are sure to impress both family and friends. Whether served warm from the oven or shared at a gathering, these cookies are a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into pumpkin shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze cut-out cookies for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before adding melted milk chocolate filling and assembling the cookie halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg