Welsh Cookies



  • Cut together as for pie crust: 4 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/4 cup shortening

  • To the above add one package of currants

  • Beat together then add to the first mixture:

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp. baking soda

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tsp. or more of nutmeg

  • On a floured surface, roll out to approximately 1/4" thick and cut into circles or squares

  • Bake on a stove top griddle at medium heat, turn when the bottom is brown

  • Yield: approximately 3 dozen - depending on thickness