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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies

Irresistible Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies

Delight in the flavors of Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups Salted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 pieces Eggs at room temperature
  • 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Chocolate Filling
  • 12 ounces Milk chocolate melted
  • 2 tablespoons Salted butter to add richness
For Topping
  • 3 tablespoons Cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Jack-o'-lantern cookie cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together salted butter, light brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half to ¼ inch thickness. Cut into pumpkin shapes and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Chill the cookies in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to maintain shape during baking.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8-12 minutes until light golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Melt salted butter in a saucepan, brush over cookie tops, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Spread melted milk chocolate over the bottom halves of the cookies and sandwich with the tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be refrigerated for a week.

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