Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape dough into small balls, flatten slightly, and cut a small hole in the center of each.
- Fill the hole with milk chocolate chips and cover with a small dough piece to seal.
- Shape into pumpkin-like faces with icing or edible markers if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Notes
- Use high-quality milk chocolate for best flavor.
- Decorate with orange icing and black edible markers for fun faces.
- Ensure cookies are cooled before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg