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Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies

Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Cookies

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If you’re looking to add a festive touch to your gatherings this fall, these Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are the perfect treat! With sweet milk chocolate nestled between warm spiced brown sugar cookies, each bite offers a delightful combination of flavors that evoke the cozy spirit of autumn and the playful essence of Halloween. These cookies are not just for trick-or-treaters; they shine at Thanksgiving celebrations and cozy family nights alike. Easy to make and fun for all ages, this recipe transforms baking into a cherished memory with loved ones. Plus, who can resist the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house?

Ingredients

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  • 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream together softened butter and light brown sugar with vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Mix in eggs one at a time. Gradually add flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until combined to form dough.
  3. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into pumpkin shapes.
  4. Chill cookie shapes in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to maintain form while baking.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Brush half of cookies with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
  7. Assemble cookies by spreading melted milk chocolate on half without faces and topping with decorated halves.

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