Dessert for 24
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Buttery cocoa shortbread mixed with espresso and chocolate morsels bakes into crisp, tender cookies.
Typical price
$1.10for 4 servings
$0.27 per serving$1.10 for 4
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- 48 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $2.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.57 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder
- 8 oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and set out an ungreased baking sheet.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate morsels and chill the dough for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into small balls, place them on the baking sheet, and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, then cool the cookies for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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