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Dessert for 24

Chocolate Christmas Cookies

$2.10for 435 minServes 24

Soft cocoa cookies bake quickly, then receive a simple chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles.

Chocolate Christmas Cookies

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Coffee and tea, a little$0.80/oz typicala little$0.07Typical price
Butter, 7 oz$0.40/oz typical7 oz$2.80Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 2.25 oz$0.45/oz typical2.25 oz$1.01Typical price
Milk, 3.25 oz$0.04/oz typical3.25 oz$0.13Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.62

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

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHolidayWinter

Typical price

$0.53 per serving$2.10 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

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 14 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/8 cup cocoa
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • sprinkles

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and set out an ungreased baking sheet.
  2. Whisk the cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in the vanilla, egg, and yolk.
  4. Stir in the dry mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until set.
  6. Whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla into a glaze.
  7. Cool the cookies, spread them with glaze, and add sprinkles.

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