School bake sale grocery list for 40 treats
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This list plans for about 40 bake-sale treats: brownies and cookie bars, portioned and wrapped individually. It includes packaging supplies as well as ingredients.
What to buy
All-purpose flour
5 pounds
Granulated sugar
4 pounds
Light brown sugar
2 pounds
Unsalted butter
2 pounds
Eggs
2 dozen
Vanilla extract
1 bottle
Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 container
Semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags
Baking soda
1 box
Fine salt
1 container
Rainbow sprinkles
1 container
Parchment paper
1 roll
Disposable baking pans
4
Cellophane treat bags
50
Twist ties
1 pack
Price stickers
1 sheet
How to make it
- Preheat oven and line disposable baking pans with parchment paper.
- Mix all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and fine salt in a bowl.
- Add melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles if desired.
- Spread batter evenly in pans and bake until set.
- Cool completely, then cut into bars or squares.
- Place treats in cellophane bags and seal with twist ties.
- Label each bag with price stickers for the sale.
Who this list is for
This is for parents, students, or volunteers tasked with baking about 40 treats for a school bake sale. It’s designed for classic brownies and cookie bars, portioned and individually wrapped, and includes both ingredients and basic packaging supplies.
How to use this list
Buy everything on the list before baking day. Check your pantry for leftover staples like flour or sugar to avoid excess. Use the parchment paper to line pans and prevent sticking, which speeds up batching. Reserve some rainbow sprinkles for decorating just before packaging.
What to skip
Don’t add extra recipes or treats—this list is built for two types of bars, which simplifies shopping and prep. Skip fancy packaging that isn’t food-safe. Avoid doubling the recipe unless you have time and oven space. Don’t forget to label ingredients for allergy safety.
What is on this list
Gather 5 pounds of all-purpose flour, 4 pounds of granulated sugar, 2 pounds of light brown sugar, 2 pounds of unsalted butter, and 2 dozen eggs. For flavoring and structure, you’ll need a bottle of vanilla extract, a container of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 bags of semisweet chocolate chips, a box of baking soda, and a container of fine salt. Rainbow sprinkles add color. One roll of parchment paper handles baking and wrapping.
Before you bake
Lay out all ingredients before you start. Preheat ovens and line baking pans with parchment. Portion treats evenly and wrap as soon as they’re cool. Pack finished treats in a sturdy box for transport. Clean up as you go to save time at the end.
FAQ
Who is "School bake sale grocery list for 40 treats" for?
This is for parents, students, or volunteers tasked with baking about 40 treats for a school bake sale. It’s designed for classic brownies and cookie bars, portioned and individually wrapped, and includes both ingredients and basic packaging supplies.
How should I use "School bake sale grocery list for 40 treats"?
Buy everything on the list before baking day. Check your pantry for leftover staples like flour or sugar to avoid excess. Use the parchment paper to line pans and prevent sticking, which speeds up batching. Reserve some rainbow sprinkles for decorating just before packaging.
What should I skip or avoid with "School bake sale grocery list for 40 treats"?
Don’t add extra recipes or treats—this list is built for two types of bars, which simplifies shopping and prep. Skip fancy packaging that isn’t food-safe. Avoid doubling the recipe unless you have time and oven space. Don’t forget to label ingredients for allergy safety.
What is on the "School bake sale grocery list for 40 treats" list?
Gather 5 pounds of all-purpose flour, 4 pounds of granulated sugar, 2 pounds of light brown sugar, 2 pounds of unsalted butter, and 2 dozen eggs. For flavoring and structure, you’ll need a bottle of vanilla extract, a container of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 bags of semisweet chocolate chips, a box of baking soda, and a container of fine salt. Rainbow sprin…
What should I know about before you bake?
Lay out all ingredients before you start. Preheat ovens and line baking pans with parchment. Portion treats evenly and wrap as soon as they’re cool. Pack finished treats in a sturdy box for transport. Clean up as you go to save time at the end.
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