Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Get ready to embrace the eerie delights of the season with these Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies! These scrumptious treats are not only visually appealing but also bursting with rich, gooey chocolate at their core. Perfectly shaped like adorable pumpkins, they add a festive touch to your Halloween celebrations, making them unforgettable for both kids and adults alike. Let’s dive into creating these spooky-sweet bites that will steal the show this Halloween!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Milk chocolate squares (for the filling)
- Orange food coloring (for pumpkin color)
- Black food coloring (for decorating)
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and mouth)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with both granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well to combine.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, mixing until just combined.
Step 5: Divide Dough
Divide the dough into thirds. Add orange food coloring to two of the dough portions, leaving one portion plain for stems and decorations.
Step 6: Prepare Chocolate Filling
Roll the orange dough into small balls, then stuff each ball with a square of milk chocolate.
Step 7: Shape Pumpkins
Shape each chocolate-stuffed ball into a pumpkin. Press mini chocolate chips into the dough to create eyes and mouths, forming Jack-O’-Lantern faces.
Step 8: Create Stems
Use the plain dough to form stems and carefully attach them to the tops of your pumpkin creations.
Step 9: Bake Cookies
Place the assembled cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Tip for Decorating
For added detail, consider using additional food coloring to create more vibrant faces on your Jack-O’-Lantern cookies.
Storage Advice
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Serving Suggestion
These cookies make a delightful treat for Halloween parties, school events, or as festive gifts for friends and family.