NANA'S WELSH CURRANT COOKIES (FRYING PAN COOKIES)

Nana's Welsh Currant Cookies (Frying Pan Cookies) image

These are wonderful cookies and I have fond memories of making them with her and sharing a cup of tea.

Provided by Jen_Wilsbech

Categories Dessert

Time 2h23m

Yield 3 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants
1 cup shortening
6 tablespoons milk
2 eggs

Steps:

Heat frying pan to 350°F.
Beat together 2 eggs and 6 Tbsps Milk.
Add dry ingredients & shortening in a mixing bowl, blend well.
Add Egg and Milk mixture to dry ingredients, stir until well mixed.
Place plastic on bowl to cover dough & chill dough in refrigerator about 2 hours.
On floured board, roll dough in 4 parts to 1/4" thickness.
Cut shapes with floured glass or cookie cutter.
Fry in electric fry pan until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1538.8, Fat 74.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1429.9, Carbohydrate 203.3, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 96.2, Protein 19.7