Winter Solstice...

Chocolate Mint Crinkles

Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mint. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

samhain...

went particularly well after a rocky start...there seemed to be a lot of intense energy and emotions, followed my connections and good times...good reflections, recollections and hopes for new beginnings...hope yours was fruitful...oh yeah, and lots of delicious autumnal harvest foods for ourselves and as offerings...