Description
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat that combines gooey chocolate filling with a soft, chewy cookie. These delightful cookies not only look festive with their playful pumpkin faces but also deliver a delicious burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing or indulging while watching spooky movies, they are destined to become a cherished Halloween tradition! Easy to make and customizable, these cookies will impress both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Orange icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in milk chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, shaping them into Jack-O'-Lanterns.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg