Welsh Cookies

This recipe will get you Welsh-style cookies filled with currants that are just plain delicious while not overly sweet.

• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.