Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
If you’re searching for a festive treat that encapsulates the joy of Halloween and is ideal for gatherings, look no further than Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies. These warm, spiced brown sugar cookies are filled with rich milk chocolate, creating an irresistible dessert that kids and adults alike will adore. The playful pumpkin shapes not only make them fun to bake but also serve as a delightful centerpiece for your dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can quickly whip up a batch that’s perfect for any occasion, from Halloween parties to cozy family get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups salted butter (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces milk chocolate (melted)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (for brushing)
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide dough into halves; roll out to about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to create pumpkin shapes.
- Freeze cut-out cookies for 15-20 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before brushing with melted butter and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
- Assemble by spreading melted milk chocolate on half the cooled cookies and topping with the decorated pumpkin halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg