Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies, a whimsical treat perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any time you crave something sweet. These charming pumpkin-shaped cookies feature a spiced brown sugar base filled with rich, melted milk chocolate, creating an irresistible flavor combination that is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 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 mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into pumpkin shapes using a cookie cutter; freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 8–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Brush cooled cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg