Welsh Cookies Recipe

Name: Welsh Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 c. flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. shortening; 1 c. currants; 2 eggs; 6 Tbsp. milk

Servings: persons

1
Sift dry ingredients; cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add currants.
2
Mix eggs and milk together and add to flour and fruit mixture.
3
Dough will be stiff.
4
Chill 1 to 2 hours.
5
Divide dough in thirds.
6
Roll out 1/4-inch thick on pastry cloth.
7
Cut with circular cookie cutter.
8
Grease griddle lightly or you may use electric fry pan.
9
Heat to 350u00b0 to 375u00b0.
10
Bake slowly, few at a time.
11
When done on 1 side, they will turn shiny and puff up. Turn and bake until golden brown.
12
Cool on wire rack and dip in granulated sugar.
13
Yields 48 cookies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Welsh Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Welsh Cookies

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