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Dessert for 24

Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

$1.12for 470 minServes 24

These cookies mix homemade candied ginger with chocolate, then bake into soft, lightly spiced rounds.

Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

Photo: minimalistbaker.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 3 oz$0.45/oz typical3 oz$1.35Typical price
Dried fruit and raisins, 1.25 oz$0.45/oz typical1.25 oz$0.56Typical price
Fresh ginger, 3.5 oz$0.40/oz typical3.5 oz$1.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.71

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 blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts

Typical price

$0.28 per serving$1.12 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sea salt dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger
  • 4 1/2 small medium pieces fresh ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Steps

  1. Simmer the fresh ginger, water, and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan for 20 minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth, then beat in the vanilla and egg.
  5. Mix in the dry ingredients, chocolate, and candied ginger until a dough forms.
  6. Drop 24 portions onto the baking sheets and bake in batches for 10 to 12 minutes each, until set.

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