Spooky and Sweet Chocolate Filled Jack Lantern Cookies Recipe
These delightful cookies are perfect for Halloween with their spooky yet sweet chocolate filling, making them a festive treat for all ages.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added decoration, you can use icing to create jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, chocolate cookies, pumpkin cookies