Dessert for 24
Sugar Ghost Cookies
Ghost-shaped sugar cookies use a buttery vanilla dough and bake until their edges are lightly golden.
Typical price
$1.24for 4 servings
$0.31 per serving$1.24 for 4
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- 53 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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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 | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat the butter and powdered sugar until creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla, almond extract, and egg, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes, then roll it one-quarter-inch thick and cut ghost shapes.
- Dip the tops in granulated sugar and place the cookies on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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