Dessert for 8
Mincemeat Thumbprint Cookies
$1.50for 430 minServes 8
Buttery thumbprint cookies hold small wells of mincemeat and bake until lightly browned around the edges.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Jelly, 1.75 oz$0.16/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.00 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.37 per serving$1.50 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup mincemeat (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a baking sheet with butter.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and baking soda until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 16 balls, coat them with sugar, and place them on the sheet.
- Press a well into each ball and fill each well with mincemeat.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned, then cool.
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