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Jack-o-Lantern Chocolate Sugar Cookies

These festive Jack-o-Lantern Chocolate Cookies are perfect for satisfying your fall baking cravings. They are stuffed with creamy peanut butter or extra chocolate, making them a delightful treat for Halloween!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt A pinch works too
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fillings
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Or use peanut butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter Use creamy or chunky

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
  3. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and combine until a chocolatey dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
Cutting and Stuffing
  1. Roll out the chilled dough to about a quarter-inch thick. Use Jack-o-Lantern cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  2. On half of the cookies, use a small knife to carve out fun faces.
  3. On the uncut cookies, place a spoonful of chocolate chips or peanut butter. Top with the cut cookie and pinch the edges to seal.
  4. Chill the stuffed cookies while the oven heats to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Let cool before serving.

Notes

For variations, try using caramel chips instead of peanut butter, add sprinkles, or substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. Bake less for softer cookies or longer for crispier edges.