Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat that perfectly embodies the spirit of Halloween, look no further than these Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies. These delightful cookies feature soft, spiced brown sugar dough enveloping a gooey milk chocolate center, all crafted to resemble cheerful jack-o’-lanterns. Ideal for family gatherings, cozy fall nights, or as a charming dessert to impress friends, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all ages to enjoy together. With each bite, you’ll discover why these cookies have become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups salted butter
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces milk chocolate (melted)
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into pumpkin shapes. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Brush cooled cookies with browned butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top; assemble with melted chocolate filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg