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

Vihaga Prageth
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These cookies are so good! I can't believe how easy they are to make.


Dalton Larsen
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional cookies.


Layan Almawed
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're so warm and comforting.


Selamyihun Zeleke
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I made these cookies for my office potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Yolanda Yakie
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat oatmeal.


Ela Ucu
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I've tried several different Welsh cookie recipes and this one is by far the best. The cookies are so soft and flavorful.


Fana Johan
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These cookies are so delicious and they're so easy to make. I love that I can make them with ingredients I already have on hand.


Linda Obi
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I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.


Gobindo gosh
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These cookies are absolutely amazing! The flavor is incredible and they're so soft and chewy. I highly recommend them.


Gods Child
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Angel Mendoza
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet and have a nice hint of cinnamon.


Melodie Bales
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Hatixhe Qaili
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.