Granny's Welsh Cakes

Submitted by KristinB

"This recipe was given to my grandmother many, many years ago by an old Welsh lady. They are a family favorite in all generations. They are different from the other recipes listed here as they do NOT have milk--eggs are the only liquid."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 36-48 cookies
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Beat margarine & sugar together.
2. Add eggs & beat till smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients & stir till just nicely mixed.
4. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
5. Cut into rounds using a small glass or round cookie cutter (we've always used a small glass).
6. Cook in frying pan till nicely browned on one side; flip & brown the other side. (approx. 3-4 minute per side).
7. Remove to baking rack to cool.
8. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Reviews

[chrissiequilter]

a might bit too eggy for my tastes. prefer the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the milk recipe, but still a very good welsh cake.