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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies.

Delightful Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies

Try these Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies for a delightful treat this Halloween season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can use unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used if necessary
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax or chia egg for vegan option
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can work as well
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Baking powder can be used but alters texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can skip if using salted butter
For the Chocolate Filling
  • 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Can swap with dark chocolate
For the Topping
  • to taste Cinnamon Sugar Replace with plain sugar if preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • cookie cutter
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough by creaming together butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and spices until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into disks, and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
  3. Cut facial features on half of the cookies, place on baking sheets, and freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Melt milk chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Let it cool slightly and brush it over the tops of the cooled cookies.
  6. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over chocolate-coated cookies, match with uncut cookies to create sandwiches, and gently press together.
  7. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies. Monitor baking time for desired texture. Consider using dark or white chocolate for alternative fillings.

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