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> The cinnamon pecan Danish cost me
> between $.33 and $.38 a piece to make. The range is due to the fact
> that some of the ingredients were on sale. The fruit Danish cost
> between $.33 and $.50 a piece to make depending on what fruit I use.
> I make my fillings from scratch. The croissants cost between $.19 and
> $.24 a piece to make.
>
> These take all day to make but I'm not actually working with the dough
> all day. Most of the time the dough is resting in the refrigerator or
> the formed pastries are rising. How much do you all think I should
> charge her?

Either $100 or $0.

You cannot apply the cost of 38¢ and expect to do anything more than recoup
your material cost on a small quantity. Count in your time (even if you are
able to multi-task) and you are easily in the $100 range for the day.

This is a no win situation. Next time you make the treats, give her three
or four. Do this a few times and she may give you a nice gift at Christmas
or your Birthday. Or she may not. Remember, if you sell them, she also has
the right to complain.