Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies, a perfect treat for Halloween or any fall gathering. These cookies combine spiced brown sugar cookie dough with a rich milk chocolate filling, creating a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. The fun pumpkin shape adds an eye-catching element, making them a hit at parties. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can impress their guests with these scrumptious cookies. Enjoy them warm, with ice cream, or as part of a creative dessert platter. Get ready to celebrate the season with these delectable sweets!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 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
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into pumpkin shapes; chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Assemble by spreading melted chocolate on half of the cookies and topping with decorated cookie halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky to handle. Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor.