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chocolate and cinnamon animal crackers

Chocolate and Cinnamon Animal Crackers for Guilt-Free Snacking

Delicious chocolate and cinnamon animal crackers recipe for a healthier snack option that kids will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 crackers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • ½ cup Coconut Sugar Can use maple syrup as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Natural sweetener option.
  • 1 large Egg Must be at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use bakery emulsion for a twist.
For the Dry Mix
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour More all-purpose flour if gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Keep fresh.
  • ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional if making chocolate version.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup of coconut sugar in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Sift in ⅓ cup of cocoa powder if making chocolate crackers.
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet batter and fold until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out one disk on a floured surface to ¼ inch thickness and cut animal shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crackerCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store uneaten crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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