Dessert for 11

Olive Oil Cookies

Name: Olive Oil Cookies
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 11 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 2/5 oz olive oil; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 cup gluten-free flour; 1/4 tsp xanthan gum; 1 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1 lemon (optional)

$1.00for 420 minServes 11

These olive oil cookies combine brown sugar, vanilla, and gluten-free flour for tender edges and soft centers.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.75

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
11servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Dairy-free Kid-friendly Budget Desserts

Typical price

$0.25 per serving$1.00 for 4

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Ingredients

3 2/5 oz olive oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup gluten-free flour
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 lemon (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk the olive oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and egg in a bowl.
Stir in the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Scoop 11 portions onto the baking sheet and gently flatten each one.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers no longer look wet.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.