Marjorie’s Welsh Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Marjorie | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful traditional recipe for Welsh Cookies from Marjorie. These lightly sweet treats are fried on a dry pan and packed with raisins, dates, and nuts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 20 mins | None | 5 dozen |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutter
- Dry frying pan
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1/2 lb | Butter | Softened |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 tsp | Soda | Dissolved in buttermilk |
| 1/4 cup | Buttermilk | None |
| 1 1/2 cups | Raisins | None |
| 1 cup | Dates | Chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Nuts | Chopped |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1 tsp | Nutmeg | Ground |
Instructions
Mixing and Rolling
- Mix 4 cups flour, 1/2 lb butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp soda, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup chopped dates, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp nutmeg all at once.
- Roll out the dough like pie crust to desired thickness.
- Cut with a cookie cutter.
Cooking
- Fry in a dry frying pan until golden brown and cooked through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before rolling and frying.
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