Spooky Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies That Are Deliciously Fun

Delight in these Spooky Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies, featuring spiced brown sugar cookies with a chocolate center—perfect for Halloween gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 12

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1.5 cups Salted Butter adds richness and moisture
1.25 cups Light Brown Sugar sweetens and contributes to a chewy texture
1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract enhances flavor complexity
2 large Eggs at room temperature for essential structure
4.5 cups All-Purpose Flour main ingredient for cookie structure
1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cookies rise
1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds warm, autumnal flavor
0.5 teaspoon Ginger imparts spicy warmth
0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg adds warmth and nutty flavor
0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness

For the Filling

12 ounces Milk Chocolate melts to serve as the filling

For the Topping

3 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar creates an enjoyable outer crust

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
cookie cutter
baking sheet
refrigerator
microwave

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cream together 1.5 cups of salted butter, 1.25 cups of light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla until light and fluffy.
Incorporate 2 room temperature eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Gradually mix in 4.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon of ginger, 0.25 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Shape the dough into disks, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes.
Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes or until slightly golden and soft. Let cool.
Melt 12 ounces of milk chocolate and brush browned butter onto half of the cookies. Sandwich chocolate-filled cookies between decorated ones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warmed.

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