Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that merges the sweetness of milk chocolate with the warm spices of fall, look no further than these Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, from Halloween to Thanksgiving, these cookies are a wonderful way to enjoy cozy evenings with loved ones. With a soft brown sugar cookie surrounding rich milk chocolate and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, each bite is pure bliss. Not only do these cookies taste amazing, but they’re also a fun baking project for families, allowing everyone to get creative with shapes and decorations.
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and other spices until combined.
- Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into pumpkin shapes. Freeze for 15-20 minutes before baking at 350°F for about 8-12 minutes.
- After cooling, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling the cookies with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg