Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are the perfect blend of festive fun and delicious flavor, making them an ideal treat for Halloween or any fall gathering. These delightful cookies feature a spiced brown sugar dough that encases rich milk chocolate filling, all shaped into whimsical jack-o’-lanterns. Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to impress with their playful design and mouthwatering taste. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they add a cheerful touch to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Milk chocolate squares or bars (enough for 12 sandwich cookies)
- Cinnamon sugar mixture (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually combine with wet mixture.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into pumpkin shapes.
- Carve jack-o’-lantern faces on half of the cookies.
- Assemble by placing chocolate on uncut cookies, topping with carved cookies, and sealing edges.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden on edges. Dust with cinnamon sugar while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg