Best 3 Old English Cookies Recipes

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**Discover the Timeless Treat: Old English Cookies with a Medley of Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our collection of Old English cookie recipes, a testament to the enduring charm of traditional British baking. These delectable treats, often enjoyed during festive gatherings and special occasions, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic and comforting Ginger Snaps to the nutty richness of Shortbread Cookies, each recipe captures the essence of Old English charm. Indulge in the delicate sweetness of Jam Thumbprint Cookies, where a dollop of your favorite jam peeks through a buttery shortbread crust. Experience the rustic elegance of Eccles Cakes, filled with a sweet and tangy combination of currants, spices, and candied orange peel. And for a touch of whimsy, try your hand at the ever-popular Iced Gems, adorned with colorful sprinkles and a sweet glaze. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in recreating these timeless treasures, ensuring that every bite transports you to a bygone era of British baking.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLD ENGLISH LEMON-CRANBERRY COOKIES



Old English Lemon-Cranberry Cookies image

Fall cuisine is typically marked by what many consider to be more traditional and even somewhat austere flavors. Fall cuisine usually boasts 'Old World' flavors such as cloves, walnuts, and cranberries. These are flavors one might have envisioned a puritan family enjoying fresh off the Mayflower. At first bite, the robust 'kick' and bold expression of these little treats will be sure to impress and delight, and possibly even allow one to reminisce on the joys of autumn, from the fading leaves to the memories of a Thanksgiving past.

Provided by ShadowOfOdin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
½ cup applesauce
juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dried cranberries
zest from 1 lemon
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, walnuts, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl. Beat the egg, applesauce, lemon juice, vanilla, cranberries, lemon zest, and butter together in a separate bowl with an electric hand mixer; pour into the flour mixture and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with the confectioners' sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

OLD ENGLISH COOKIES



Old English Cookies image

A magnificent blend of textures and spices with a hint of coffee. These are great on a cold winter day.

Provided by Jolene

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups packed brown sugar
¾ cup shortening
2 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the coffee until well blended, then stir in the raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips.
  • Drop cookies by tablespoonful onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 184.7 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

GRAMMIE'S OLD ENGLISH COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Grammie's Old English cookies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 juice (lemon)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 lemon (zest)
1/4 cup softened butter
2 tbsps confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets. 2.Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, walnuts, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl. Beat the egg, applesauce, lemon juice, vanilla, cranberries, lemon zest, and butter together in a separate bowl with an electric hand mixer; pour into the flour mixture and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. 3.Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with the confectioners' sugar to serve.

Tips:

  • Use real butter. This will give your cookies a richer, more flavorful taste.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Old English cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Old English cookies a try!

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