WELSH COOKIES

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Just plain delicious, not overly sweet.

Provided by P. Davies

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Welsh

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
½ cup dried currants
1 egg
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt and the 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl until well blended Cut in butter or margarine and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Toss in currants.
  • Beat egg and milk with a fork in a 1-cup measure; add to flour mixture; mix gently with fork, just until blended. Dough should be consistency of pastry dough.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness with floured rolling pin on lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Cut with 3 inch floured cookie cutter
  • Heat greased griddle or large heavy skillet over moderate heat until few drops of water jump when dropped on surface. Cook cakes, a few at a time, 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn with pancake turner and cook another 3 minutes, or until golden brown on second side. Remove to wire rack. Sprinkle with sugar. Let cool completely, then wrap in plastic bags to store. Can also be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

GAMIN YOUT HASIB 9444
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I can't wait to try these cookies with different flavors of oatmeal.


Mezan Rajpoot
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Mekdi Mekdi
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I love the way these cookies crumble in my mouth.


Raja Shaizal Shaizal
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


afroq amiAh
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They're so easy to make, even for little ones.


Daxton Perez
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Twin Morine
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy.


ThAcker Rajpoot
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Hajra Ajmal
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Chilufya Kangwa
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


Robin Lewis
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Muzammil Kareem
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.