Description
These fun and festive Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are perfect for Halloween! Soft, chewy cookies with a gooey milk chocolate center, shaped into adorable Jack-O’-Lantern faces. A sweet treat that’s sure to impress your guests or delight the little ones this spooky season!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional for a touch of fall flavor)
- Orange food coloring (for Jack-O’-Lantern color)
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips (or chopped milk chocolate)
For the Jack-O’-Lantern Faces (Optional Decoration):
- Black decorating icing or edible markers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. - Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth. Stir in a few drops of orange food coloring to achieve a vibrant orange color. - Mix the Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little extra flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it’s manageable. - Stuff the Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then gently flatten each ball with your hands. Place about 1-2 teaspoons of milk chocolate chips (or chopped milk chocolate) in the center of each flattened dough piece. Fold the edges of the dough around the chocolate, rolling it back into a ball, sealing the chocolate inside. Repeat until all the dough and chocolate are used. - Shape the Jack-O’-Lantern Faces:
If you’d like to create Jack-O’-Lantern faces, gently flatten the dough balls to form round cookie shapes and use a fork or knife to lightly score a jack-o’-lantern face into the dough. You can also use edible black decorating icing or edible markers to draw on the faces once the cookies are baked and cooled. - Bake the Cookies:
Place the stuffed dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. - Decorate (Optional):
Once the cookies are completely cool, use the black icing to draw Jack-O’-Lantern faces on the cookies, or simply leave them as is for a simple, festive look. - Serve:
Serve these fun and delicious cookies at your Halloween party, or enjoy them as a spooky snack for the family!
Notes
- Chocolate Filling Variations: You can use other types of chocolate like dark chocolate or white chocolate if you prefer, or mix different chocolates together for a unique flavor.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Dough Chilling: If your dough is too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg