Jack O Lantern Cookies (Gluten Free)

The perfect Jack O Lantern Halloween cookie but make it gluten free. Sweet chocolate sandwiched between gluten free cookies, and finished with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Gluten Free Jack O Lantern Cookies on a black plate surrounded by pumpkins and leaves

These adorable Jack ‘O’ Lantern cookies are a delightful Halloween treat, perfect for indulging in the spooky spirit. With their intricately carved designs resembling classic Jack ‘O’ Lantern faces, these cookies are incredibly cute and eye-catching. Whether served at a Halloween party or enjoyed at home with loved ones, these gluten-free and sugar-free cookies are not only delicious but also suitable for various dietary preferences, including the keto diet. Celebrate the Halloween season with these irresistible Jack ‘O’ Lantern cookies and embrace the joy of spooky festivities!

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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

1 3/4 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed room temperature
2 tbsp cream cheese room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Topping:

3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Filling:

12 oz chocolate melted

close up photo of Gluten Free Jack O Lantern Cookies on a black plate

Instructions To Make Jack O Lantern Cookies

Using a stand or electric hand mixer, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, sugar, and salt together until combined.
Turn your mixer to medium, add the butter, 1 cube at a time, and mix until the dough looks crumbly and slightly wet about 2 minutes.
Add in your cream cheese and vanilla extract, beat for another 30-60 seconds until the dough just begins to form large clumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gather dough with hands and knead just until it sticks together (add 1 tablespoon of almond flour at a time as needed if dough seems too wet). Shape into a disc and wrap in plastic. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 35 minutes.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place a large piece of parchment paper on a flat surface. Place dough in the center. Place another large parchment paper on top of the dough and using your rolling pin, roll into 1/4 inch thickness (1/8 inch for thinner cookies). Place the cookie dough sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Remove the cookie dough sheet from the freezer and remove the top parchment paper. Cut into shapes jack ‘o’ lantern shapes or your shape of choice. Your bottom cookie should be a solid piece and you can cut out shapes into your top cookie, like eyes and a mouth. Place cut cookies on lined baking sheets, about 1 inch apart then place in the freezer again for 10 minutes (to prevent spreading). Repeat with any scraps.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
Bake your cookies, one sheet at a time, on the middle rack for 13-17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool on your baking sheet for 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack until cool. (cookies will continue to harden)
Once cooled, brush melted butter onto the tops of your cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mix.
Melt your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, spread a layer of chocolate onto the bottom cookie and place the top cookie over chocolate. Enjoy!