Welsh Cookies Scranton Recipe
Welsh cookies scranton are a traditional Welsh treat dating back centuries. This recipe has been adapted from an 18th-century recipe and uses simple ingredients to create a truly delicious treat that you will not soon forget. With its sweet currants, warm spices, and buttery flavor, it is perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 341kcal
Equipment
- pastry blender
- Electric Griddle
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup Zante currants
- 2 tbsp whole milk (Non-fat or low fat milk will also work)
Instructions
- Preheat the electric griddle to a sizzling 350°F.
- Gently mix together flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Utilize a pastry blender to cut in butter until it forms small pea-sized pieces.
- Incorporate sugar and currants into the mixture with your hands or spoon. Stir in eggs and milk until combined, but be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Form a ball from the mixture and place it on a floured surface. Roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick and use either a biscuit cutter or any circular item like a cup to shape your cookies.
- Arrange the cookies onto the preheated griddle, leaving adequate room for them to spread out. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they are a lovely golden brown in color.
- Take the cookies off the heat and place them on some parchment paper to cool down.
Notes
This recipe yields approximately 30 cookies depending on the size of your cutter.
Leftover dough can be rerolled to make more cookies. Store in an airtight container up to a week