Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and these Jack Skellington–inspired cookies will steal the show at any spooky party. They’re buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies filled with chocolate and decorated to look like Jack’s mischievous grin.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookies (Shortbread Base):
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 4 oz dark chocolate (melted)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For Decorating:
- Black food coloring gel or edible marker
- Royal icing (optional for details)
🥣 Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then slowly mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles (Jack’s face).
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Melt chocolate with cream until smooth.
- Spread onto the bottom of one cookie, then sandwich with another.
- Decorate Jack’s Face:
- Using edible black marker or gel icing, draw Jack’s signature stitched smile, nose, and hollow eyes.
- For a bolder look, pipe details with black royal icing.
🎃 Tips & Variations
- Add pumpkin spice to the dough for a seasonal twist.
- Use white chocolate filling for contrast.
- Package in treat bags for Halloween gifts.
