Dessert for 4
Jam Sandwich Cookies
Molasses cookie dough bakes into tender rounds that sandwich a sweet layer of jam.
Typical price
$9.79for 4 servings
$2.45 per serving$9.79 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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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Jelly or jam$0.16/oz typical | 22 oz | $3.52Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups jam
Steps
- Beat the butter, sugar, egg, molasses, vanilla, and water until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, baking powders, cinnamon, and salt to make a soft dough.
- Cover the dough and chill it for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and place rounded dough portions on baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, until firm and fully cooked.
- Cool the cookies for 8 minutes, then spread jam between pairs and rest them for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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