Dessert for 24
Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
$1.63for 455 minServes 24
Coconut-coated thumbprint cookies bake until tender, then hold a quick salted caramel filling.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 11 oz | $4.40Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.81 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to school
$0.41 per serving$1.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- flaky sea salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with cooking oil or parchment.
- Beat 1 cup butter, coconut oil, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then beat in the eggs.
- Mix in the flour and sea salt, then shape the dough into 24 balls and roll them in the shredded coconut.
- Place the balls on the baking sheets, press a deep thumbprint into each, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan, stir in the remaining sugar and cream, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the remaining sea salt, cool the caramel briefly, and fill the cooled cookie centers.
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