Dessert for 24
Candy Cookies
Soft brown sugar cookies fold in colorful candy pieces and bake quickly until the centers are set.
$1.20for 4 servings
$0.30 per serving$1.20 for 4
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- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup m&ms
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease baking sheets with cooking oil.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and baking soda until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the candy pieces and drop 24 spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are firm.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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