Dessert for 24
Gingerbread Cookies
These spiced gingerbread cookies combine molasses dough with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves before baking until set.
Typical price
$1.13for 4 servings
$0.28 per serving$1.13 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.

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- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHolidayWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1 /2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
Steps
- Whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth, then beat in the molasses and egg.
- Stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap them, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and roll the dough 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into shapes and bake on baking sheets for 8 to 10 minutes until set.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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