Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies! Perfect for Halloween gatherings and family celebrations alike, these cookies feature spiced brown sugar dough surrounding a rich, melted milk chocolate filling. The fun lies not only in baking but also in decorating each cookie with unique pumpkin faces, making them a hit with kids and adults. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home. Bake a batch today and enjoy the smiles they bring!
- 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
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until combined.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out pumpkin shapes; cut faces into half of the cookies.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Brush tops of half the cookies with browned butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Spread melted milk chocolate on the bottom half of each non-faced cookie and sandwich together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg