Cost Per Batch
Total cost of all ingredients for one full batch
Bags, jars, boxes, labels, twist ties, etc. per individual unit
How many sellable units does one batch produce?
What you want to earn per hour of labor
Typical range: 10–20% for cottage food operations
Cottage Food Pricing Benchmarks
| Product | Typical Market Price | Unit Size |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies | $2.50 – $4.00 each | Individual |
| Cookies (dozen) | $10 – $16 | Dozen bag |
| Quick bread / loaf | $7 – $12 | Full loaf |
| Muffins | $2.50 – $4.00 each | Individual |
| Whole pie | $22 – $32 | 9-inch |
| Jam / jelly jar | $7 – $12 | 8 oz jar |
| Granola bag | $8 – $16 | 8–12 oz |
| Fudge | $8 – $14 | 8 oz box |
| Pralines | $2.50 – $4.00 each | Individual |
| Tamales | $3.00 – $5.00 each | Individual |
| Caramels (bag) | $8 – $14 | 6–8 piece bag |