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Dessert for 24

Caramel Apple Cookies

$2.36for 455 minServes 24

Soft apple cookies with cinnamon and pecans bake until set, then receive a sweet apple caramel glaze.

Caramel Apple Cookies

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Apples, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical0.3 lb$0.50Typical price
Juice, 6 oz$0.04/oz typical6 oz$0.24Typical price
Butter, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical6 oz$2.40Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical2.25 oz$1.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.19

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 55 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 24servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall

Typical price

$0.59 per serving$2.36 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

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup peeled and shredded granny smith apple
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp apple juice concentrate
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • maldon salt for sprinkling (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Toss the shredded apple with lemon juice, then whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the dry mixture and apple, then drop 24 spoonfuls onto the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, then cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a rack.
  6. Melt the remaining butter and brown sugar with apple juice concentrate and salt in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, whisk in the powdered sugar, spread the glaze over the cookies, and sprinkle with pecans.

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