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Caramel Date Bars - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 c. Brown sugar	1 tablespoon	$2.79 per 2 pounds	$0.06
1/2 c. Butter or possibly margarine Softened	2 teaspoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.08
1/4 c. Shortening	1 teaspoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.04
1 3/4 c. All-purpose flour	2 tablespoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.02
1 1/2 c. Oats quick-cooking	2 tablespoons	$4.39 per 24 ounces	$0.13
1 tsp Salt	0.08 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/2 tsp Baking pwdr	0.04 teaspoon	$2.59 per 10 ounces	$0.00
1 lb Fresh dates (3 c.)	1 1/3 oz	$2.30 per 8 ounces	$0.38
1 1/2 c. Water	2 tablespoons	n/a
1/4 c. Sugar	1 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.01
14 ounce Caramel candies	1 1/6 oz	$1.99 per 8 ounces	$0.29
1 c. Flaked coconut	1 tablespoon	$2.79 per item	$0.05
Total per Serving			$1.07
Total Recipe			$12.87