Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened salted butter and light brown sugar, beating with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the pure vanilla extract, followed by the room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until blended. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into disks, approximately 1 inch thick, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dust your work surface with flour and use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from half of the dough. Place cutouts on a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the cookies for about 15-20 minutes and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Brush the tops of half of the cookies with browned butter, dust with cinnamon sugar, melt the milk chocolate, spoon a dollop on the plain cookies, and sandwich with the dusted tops.
- Allow cookies to sit at room temperature letting the chocolate set slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill your cookie dough before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Watch the bake time for soft and chewy cookies. Use quality ingredients for deeper flavors.