Dessert for 24
Sugar Crackle Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies bake into tender centers with crisp edges and a cracked surface from rolling them in sugar.
Typical price
$0.89for 4 servings
$0.22 per serving$0.89 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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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.33 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sanding or granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- Beat butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until light, then beat in the egg yolks, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 24 balls and roll each one in the remaining sugar.
- Place the balls on the baking sheets and press them lightly to flatten.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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