Dessert for 24
Easter Sugar Cookies
These tender sugar cookies bake in simple shapes, then receive a powdered sugar glaze with optional color and sprinkles.
Typical price
$1.69for 4 servings
$0.42 per serving$1.69 for 4
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Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHolidaySpring
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 |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- gel food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until creamy.
- Beat in the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut out 24 cookies, and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then cool the cookies completely.
- Stir the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla into a smooth glaze, tint it if desired, and spread it over the cookies.
- Add sprinkles if desired and let the glaze set for 10 minutes.
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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