Dessert for 3
Iced Oatmeal Cookies
$9.83for 435 minServes 3
These molasses oatmeal cookies bake until set, then receive a simple vanilla glaze made with milk and confectioners' sugar.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Oats, 6 oz$0.10/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Milk, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.38 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$2.46 per serving$9.83 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
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy, then mix in the molasses and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Stir the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, drop spoonfuls onto the sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool the cookies completely for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk the milk, confectioners' sugar, and remaining vanilla, then spread the icing over the cookies.
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