Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a delightful fusion of spiced brown sugar cookies and gooey milk chocolate, all shaped like festive jack-o’-lanterns. These treats are perfect for Halloween gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The whimsical pumpkin design adds a playful touch that kids and adults will adore, making them a standout dessert at any occasion. Each bite delivers a warm, soft cookie with a rich chocolate center, ensuring everyone will come back for more.
- 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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- 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 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
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one by one.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until the dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into pumpkin shapes.
- Chill cookies in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before baking at 350°F for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Brush cooled cookies with browned butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg