SCOTCH CAKES
This recipe was handed down from my mother's side of the family. I'm not sure how many generations, I just know it has been in the family for many, many years. It may be a variation of a Mexican Wedding Cake, but I am hard put to explain the corn starch in the recipe. I make both at Christmas time, but my kids beg for the "Scotch...
Provided by Paula Sorensen
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter (or margarine) with confectioner's sugar. I have tried it with both, and like them either way. Some purists may prefer the butter; this is really your choice) Do not over cream, as the cookies tend to get a little sticky and are harder to roll into balls. You can add the salt and vanilla at this point.
- 2. Slowly add the dry ingredients by the spoonful, (I use a heaping tablespoon) again careful not to over beat. ( I have tried to avoid over beating using my Kitchen-aid, to no avail, so now I use my hand mixer with better results.
- 3. Using a rounded teaspoonful, (about walnut size) roll between your palms and flatten slightly and place on ungreased baking sheet about an inch apart. (All that butter makes it unnecessary to grease the pan)
- 4. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. I kind of check them, if the edges are light caramel color, they are usually ready.
- 5. Let cool and frost with a buttercream white icing. I usually just make icing using 1-2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 2 cups or so of confectioner's sugar and milk to make it the right consistency for spreading. I have also used a little of the liquid from a bottle of maraschino cherries to lightly color them. But I prefer the white frosting. Then top the cookie with 1/3 to 1/2 of a maraschino cherry, cut from the stem hole. If I can find green cherries, i cut a couple of slivers to add to the edges of the red ones to make them look like a big holly.
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alwaba Mngomezulu
[email protected]These cakes are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I added a cup of oatmeal to the batter and they turned out great.
Babar Khattak
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cakes turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Farhad Kakakhel
[email protected]These cakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are so delicious and everyone always loves them.
Sunshine Mann
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times and they always turn out perfectly. They are a staple in my baking repertoire.
Sharmin Rimu
[email protected]These cakes are so versatile. You can serve them with fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Paul Dufault
[email protected]I made these cakes with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.
Mark Rojas
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for a packed lunch or afternoon snack. They are also great for freezing.
Aubree Smith
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The cakes were still delicious.
Maria Miacola
[email protected]These cakes are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a mixture of raisins, cranberries, and chopped apples.
Seblewongel Fissha
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cakes. They are made with just a few ingredients, but they are so delicious.
Jemimah 0tieno
[email protected]These cakes are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They are warm and comforting, and the spices give them a wonderful flavor.
Bliss Robertson
[email protected]I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.
Ahtsham Amjad
[email protected]These cakes were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Acer Playz
[email protected]I've been making these Scotch cakes for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and always come out perfect.
Fun Full
[email protected]These cakes were so good! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Shahin Adnan
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these Scotch cakes turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious. My husband and kids loved them.
Mike Casimir
[email protected]These Scotch cakes were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the buttery, crumbly texture and the hint of sweetness from the raisins.