Dessert for 24
Cookie Press Gingersnap Cookies
Molasses-spiced dough presses into small cookies, receives a sugar topping, and bakes until lightly crisp.
$0.46for 4 servings
$0.11 per serving$0.46 for 4
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- 24 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- sugar or coloured sprinkles to sprinkle on top
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease two baking sheets with cooking oil.
- Beat butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in molasses and the egg.
- Stir in flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt to make a firm dough.
- Fill a cookie press and press the dough onto the baking sheets, then sprinkle the tops with sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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