Dessert for 22

Caramel Apple Ginger Snaps

Name: Caramel Apple Ginger Snaps
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 22 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut sugar; 2 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1 cup coconut sugar; 1 large egg white; 2 tbsp molasses plus 2 teaspoons; 1 1/2 cups finely ground almond meal plus 1 tablespoon; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 1 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tbsp ground ginger; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 cup dried apples

$1.45for 490 minServes 22

Spiced almond cookies hold dried apples and finish with a warm coconut caramel drizzle.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Coconut milk, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 6.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	6.75 oz	$4.72Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Apples, 0.15 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.99

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
22servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Desserts Fall

Typical price

$0.36 per serving$1.45 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup coconut sugar
1 large egg white
2 tbsp molasses plus 2 teaspoons
1 1/2 cups finely ground almond meal plus 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup dried apples

Steps

Simmer 1/2 cup coconut sugar, butter, and coconut milk in a small saucepan for 5 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk the coconut oil, 1 cup coconut sugar, egg white, molasses, and 2 teaspoons molasses in a large bowl.
Stir in the almond meal, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and dried apples until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes, scoop it onto the baking sheets, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool the cookies for 15 minutes, then drizzle them with the coconut caramel.