Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a delightful blend of spiced brown sugar and rich milk chocolate, perfect for adding a festive touch to any gathering. These charming cookies, shaped like playful jack-o’-lanterns, are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With their soft texture and gooey chocolate center, they make an irresistible treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any occasion throughout the fall season. Plus, the straightforward recipe makes it easy for bakers of all skill levels to enjoy this fun baking project!
- 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, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large 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 large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and spices until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half; roll out each half to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out jack-o’-lantern shapes and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake cookies at 350°F for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Brush cooled cookies with browned butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg