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Monster Cupcakes

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MonsterCupcakes1

Halloween is just a few days away and if you're looking for treats to make with your little ghouls and goblins, take note from our bakery! They used our regular cupcake recipe, frosted them with orange and purple frosting (green would great too) and then made little monster faces on top. Using Dandies vegan marshmallows, Clif Kid fruit and veggie ropes and chocolate chips they were able to make eyeballs, antennae, teeth and other creepy features.

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MonsterCupcakeCollage2

This makes a great activity for a Halloween party! Pre-cut the marshmallows and the fruit ropes and set out a bowl of chocolate chips. Let the kiddos frost their own cupcake and create a monster of their own. If you're looking for an easy cupcake recipe, try our One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes.

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MonsterCupcakes2

Molasses Crinkles

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MolassesCrinkles2

While we offer our made-from-scratch Molasses Crinkles year-round, we think they're particularly special this time of year. With a crispier edge and soft middle, these little spicy treats will warm you from the inside out. The recipe is easy to make and pairs so nicely with our Pumpkin Spice lattes, which are on special for Co-op owners for a week! Think about adding these to your cookie exchange this year- your friends will be clamoring for the recipe!

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MolassesCrinkles1

To make these cookies you will need: 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon allspice

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With either a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter, molasses, sugar and baking soda until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg to mixture and cream for another 2-3 minutes. In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredient. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low for 1-2 minutes, until the dry ingredients are well incorporated. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and scoop spoonfuls of batter a couple inches apart. We recommend using a small ice cream scoop for uniform cookies. Sprinkle sugar on top of dough. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the middles are set. Makes about 20-24 small cookies.

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MolassesCrinkles3