Heavenly Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Heavenly Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat that combines the joy of baking with festive fun. These soft, chewy cookies are filled with gooey milk chocolate and shaped like playful jack-o’-lanterns, making them perfect for parties or cozy family gatherings. With their whimsical design and rich flavor, these cookies promise to enchant both kids and adults alike. Get ready to create delicious memories this Halloween season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, add milk chocolate chips in the center, and fold the dough around to encase them. Shape into balls.
- Place on prepared sheets and carve jack-o’-lantern faces using a toothpick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg