Dessert for 24
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Soft cocoa cookies bake quickly, then receive a simple chocolate glaze and colorful sprinkles.
Typical price
$2.10for 4 servings
$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.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHolidayWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.80Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.01Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
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
- Heat the oven to 350 F and set out an ungreased baking sheet.
- Whisk the cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in the vanilla, egg, and yolk.
- Stir in the dry mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until set.
- Whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla into a glaze.
- Cool the cookies, spread them with glaze, and add sprinkles.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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