sugar cookie dough ghosts (vegan, grain free)
Spooky and Fun: Ghost Sugar Cookie Dough Bites (Grain-Free, Vegan Option)
Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild in the kitchen, and these Ghost Sugar Cookie Dough Bites are just the treat to get you in the spooky spirit! They’re not only cute and fun to make, but they’re also grain-free, with a vegan option, making them an ideal treat for anyone looking to enjoy Halloween without the usual sugar and gluten overload. Whether you’re whipping these up for a Halloween party, for the kids, or just because you’re feeling festive, these ghostly bites are sure to bring some eerie excitement to your kitchen!
Why You’ll Love These Ghost Sugar Cookie Dough Bites
These bites are inspired by the soft and sweet flavor of sugar cookies, but with a twist. The inside is made from a simple sugar cookie-flavored dough, which is grain-free and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. They’re dipped in a smooth, rich white chocolate shell that adds just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.
These bites are easy to make, require no baking, and come together in less than 30 minutes. You can also customize the recipe to fit your dietary needs by using a vegan option for the butter and sweetener. They’re fun, festive, and perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the cookie dough base, you’ll need:
• almond flour
• tapioca starch
• Dash of salt
• Optional almond extract
• vanilla extract
• softened refined coconut oil butter, or non-hydrogenated palm oil shortening (measured solid)
• full-fat coconut milk
• maple syrup (or any sticky sweetener)
• granulated sweetener of your choice• Dark or semi sweet chocolate chips
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Sugar cookie dough ghosts
Ingredients
Cookie dough base
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup softened refined coconut oil, butter, or non-hydrogenated palm oil shortening (measured solid)
- 3 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or any sticky sweetener
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sweetener of your choice
White chocolate topping
- 1/ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or non-hydrogenated palm oil shortening
ghost’s eyes and mouth:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
Prepare Your Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. This is where your ghost cookies will chill once they’re dipped in chocolate.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca starch, salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, coconut oil (or butter/shortening), coconut milk, maple syrup, and granulated sweetener. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Ghosts:
- Roll out the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper, keeping it about 1/4 inch thick. Use a 4 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts, then slice each heart in half to form the base of your ghost. Shape each half into a ghost-like figure by slightly stretching the dough and rounding the top.
Chill the Dough:
- Place the ghost-shaped dough pieces onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them for about 15 minutes. This step helps firm up the dough so it doesn’t fall apart when dipped in chocolate.
Melt the White Chocolate:
- In a small bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together. For best results, melt the chocolate over a double boiler to prevent it from seizing. Once the chocolate is smooth, it’s ready for dipping.
Coat the Ghosts:
- Remove the dough from the freezer and, using a fork, dip each ghost into the melted white chocolate. Coat thoroughly and let any excess chocolate drip off before placing the ghost back onto the parchment paper.
Melt the Dark Chocolate:
- In another small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together. This will be used to make the eyes and mouth of your ghost.
Decorate the Ghosts:
- Use a toothpick or fine brush to dip into the dark chocolate mixture and dot eyes and a spooky mouth onto each ghost.
Final Chill:
- Once all of your ghosts are decorated, place them back in the freezer for another 20 minutes to fully set.
Enjoy or Store:
- These ghost bites are ready to enjoy right away, but you can also store them in the fridge or freezer for later.
