Welsh Cookies Recipe (aka Welsh Cakes)

Welsh Cookies, also known as Welsh Cakes, are delightful treats from Wales. These traditional goodies are a popular part of Welsh culture and are loved for their sweet, spiced flavor and soft, crumbly texture. Made from simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and currants or raisins, Welsh Cookies are cooked on a griddle or skillet until golden brown. These scrumptious cakes are served warmly, perfect for tea or a tasty snack. Embrace the charm of Welsh culture and savor the comforting taste of Welsh Cookies - a truly delightful experience!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: welsh

Keyword: welsh cookie recipe, welsh cookies, welsh pancakes

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Calories: 602kcal

Author: S. Claus

Equipment

1 Skillet
1 Rolling Pin

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/6 tsp ground nutmeg
8 tbsp cold unsalted butter
⅓ cup raisins, currants or chocolate chips
1 large egg
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/6 tsp ground nutmeg
Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and, using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
8 tbsp cold unsalted butter
Stir in the sugar and the currents or the chocolate chips.
Make a well in the center and add the egg and milk. Use a fork to bring everything together. The dough will be sticky.
Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll the dough out with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies with a biscuit cutter, around 2 inches thick.
Preheat a non-stick frying pan and spray with cooking spray. Cook the cookie dough cut-outs in the pan until golden brown, turning them over halfway through the process. You can also use a cast iron griddle pan for this job.

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