Description
Jack-o’-lantern Churro Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fall treats, perfect for Halloween festivities. These whimsical cookies feature a festive jack-o’-lantern design and are filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, creating an irresistible flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they add a fun and delicious element to any gathering or family celebration. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies will become a seasonal favorite for years to come.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Stir in milk.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour before rolling out to ¼-inch thick.
- Cut out cookies using a round cutter, leaving some with jack-o'-lantern shapes.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden; cool before filling.
- Assemble cookies by spreading hazelnut spread on plain cookies and topping with cut-out shapes.
- Roll completed cookies in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg