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Spooky Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

Spooky Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies with Melty Chocolate Bliss

Delight in these Spooky Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies filled with melty chocolate bliss, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted if you prefer to control salt levels.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Swap for dark brown sugar for more depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can be a delightful alternative.
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature eggs yield the best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Don't replace it with baking powder without adjustments.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Dark chocolate provides a richer flavor contrast.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Mix sugar with ground cinnamon for a homemade blend.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Roll the dough into disks, approximately 1 inch thick, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Freeze the cookies for about 15-20 minutes and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Allow cookies to sit at room temperature letting the chocolate set slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

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.

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