Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Orange and black gel icing for decoration
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mix until dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out pumpkin-shaped cookies using a cookie cutter or freehand with a knife.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, then fill with melted milk chocolate chips.
- Decorate with orange and black icing to create pumpkin faces.
Notes
- You can substitute milk chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Use piping bags for detailed icing decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
