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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies.

Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies for Cozy Fall Treats

Delightful Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies bring together spiced dough and a luscious filling, perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter or unsalted if preferred
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar white sugar is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best taste
  • 2 large Eggs or flax/chia eggs for vegan option
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or adjust based on taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate (melted) or dark chocolate for robust flavor
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
  3. Sift in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut shapes with a jack-o'-lantern cookie cutter, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Brown additional butter and brush on cooled cookie tops, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Spread melted chocolate on flat side of half the cookies and sandwich with the other half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough before baking to maintain shape. Watch cookies closely while baking to keep centers soft.

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