Celebrate Halloween with Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies feature a gooey milk chocolate center and warm spices, making them a perfect treat for spooky festivities.
Total Time:30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Milk chocolate bars (for stuffing)
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball slightly in your palm, place a piece of milk chocolate in the center, then wrap the dough around it to form a ball again.
Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool Down: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Quality Chocolate Matters: Use high-quality milk chocolate bars for stuffing, as they melt beautifully and provide a rich, creamy center. This will enhance the overall flavor and texture of the cookies.
Storage Tips: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh. For longer storage, freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight.
Creating Pumpkin Faces: To make adorable pumpkin faces on your cookies, use orange icing or melted white chocolate tinted with orange food coloring. Pipe simple facial features like eyes, a nose, and a mouth onto the cooled cookies. Let the icing set before serving for a festive touch!
