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"Herman" Cookies - Recipe Cost

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1/2 c. "Herman" starter

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 1/2 c. flour	2 tablespoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.02
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa	1/2 teaspoon	$7.29 per 10 ounces	$0.02
1/2 teaspoon each baking pwdr and baking soda	0.04 teaspoon	$2.59 per 10 ounces	$0.00
1/8 teaspoon salt	0.01 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 c. packed brown sugar	1 tablespoon	$2.79 per 2 pounds	$0.06
1/2 c. shortening, room temperature	2 teaspoons	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.09
2 Large eggs	1/6 eggs	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.04
3/4 teaspoon vanilla	0.06 teaspoon	$8.00 per 8 fluid ounces	$0.01
1/2 c. minced nuts (optional)	2 teaspoons	$12.79 per 36 ounces	$0.07
Chocolate frosting (recipe follows) - optional	0.08 chocolate frosting	$1.99 per 16 ounces	$0.14
Total per Serving			$0.45
Total Recipe			$5.37