Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies, a perfect treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any sweet occasion. These charming cookies combine spiced brown sugar dough with molten milk chocolate filling, shaped like cheerful jack-o’-lanterns. They are as fun to make as they are to eat, offering a festive touch to your dessert table. Easy to prepare even for novice bakers, these cookies will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether served warm or stored for later enjoyment, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and spices until dough forms. Divide and chill for 15 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into jack-o'-lantern shapes. Create facial designs on half of the cookies.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
- Brush cooled cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before assembling with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into the dough. Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied sweetness.