Dessert for 24
Caramel Apple Cookies
Soft apple cookies with cinnamon and pecans bake until set, then receive a sweet apple caramel glaze.
Typical price
$2.36for 4 servings
$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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.19 | |
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.
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
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Toss the shredded apple with lemon juice, then whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry mixture and apple, then drop 24 spoonfuls onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, then cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a rack.
- 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.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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