Dessert for 24
Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies use a buttery vanilla dough that is rolled, cut into shapes, and baked until lightly golden.
Typical price
$0.78for 4 servings
$0.19 per serving$0.78 for 4
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Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHoliday
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 | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease them.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough 1/4 inch thick, cut it into shapes, and place the pieces on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool the cookies.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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