Best 6 Welsh Cranberry Skillet Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of delightful desserts, where we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate Welsh cranberry skillet cookies. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, offering a delightful contrast that tantalizes the taste buds. Imagine biting into a warm, golden-brown cookie, with a soft and chewy center, studded with plump and juicy cranberries. The essence of Welsh culture is captured in every bite, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Let's dive into the world of ingredients and techniques to unveil the magic behind these irresistible skillet cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

WELSH COOKIES



Welsh Cookies image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield about 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold and diced, plus more for cooking
3/4 cup currants
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Melted butter, for cooking

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, zest, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks sandy. Stir in the currants. Beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk together. Stir into the dry ingredients to make a shaggy dough, add more buttermilk if the dough is dry. Gather dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll the dough on a floured workspace into a piece about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 2 to 3- inch rounds.
  • Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat. Brush the pan surface with butter. Cook the cookies until slightly brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a rack, sprinkle with sugar and cool. Store in a cookie tin.

WEST VIRGINIA SKILLET COOKIES



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Make and share this West Virginia Skillet Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 lb diced dates
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over low heat melt butter; add sugar, eggs and dates.
  • Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thick.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla; add Rice Krispies and nuts.
  • Shape into small balls and roll in coconut.
  • Cool.

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE SKILLET COOKIE



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Enjoy these wonderful cranberry and chocolate cookies that are baked in skillet. Serve this dessert with ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries or dried cherries
8 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
Vanilla ice cream, if desired
Hot fudge topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 10-inch ovenproof skillet with shortening. In large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until blended. Stir in oats, cranberries and chocolate. Press dough in bottom of skillet.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and set (do not overbake). Cool on cooling rack 20 minutes; cut into 10 wedges. Serve warm or cool with ice cream and hot fudge topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

CRANBERRY KITCHEN COOKIES



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Makes a great, light, cake-like cookie. I use the food processor to chop the cranberries (life is just too short!).

Provided by Lovesmurfs

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 144

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups fresh cranberries, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the milk, orange juice and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts and cranberries. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 14.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

NANA'S WELSH CURRANT COOKIES (FRYING PAN COOKIES)



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These are wonderful cookies and I have fond memories of making them with her and sharing a cup of tea.

Provided by Jen_Wilsbech

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h23m

Yield 3 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants
1 cup shortening
6 tablespoons milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat frying pan to 350°F.
  • Beat together 2 eggs and 6 Tbsps Milk.
  • Add dry ingredients & shortening in a mixing bowl, blend well.
  • Add Egg and Milk mixture to dry ingredients, stir until well mixed.
  • Place plastic on bowl to cover dough & chill dough in refrigerator about 2 hours.
  • On floured board, roll dough in 4 parts to 1/4" thickness.
  • Cut shapes with floured glass or cookie cutter.
  • Fry in electric fry pan until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1538.8, Fat 74.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1429.9, Carbohydrate 203.3, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 96.2, Protein 19.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a medium skillet, you can use a large skillet and spread the batter out thinner. This will result in a crispier cookie.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough cookie.
  • Be patient when cooking the cookies. They take a little longer to cook than regular cookies, but they're worth the wait.
  • Serve the cookies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Welsh Cranberry Skillet Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be ready in less than an hour. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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