Spicy Currant Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| All-purpose flour | 3 1⁄4 Cup (52 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Shortening | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 Small, beaten |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 323 Calories from Fat 183
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21 g31.9%
Saturated Fat 7.6 g38%
Trans Fat 1.8 g
Cholesterol 38.1 mg12.7%
Sodium 192.9 mg8%
Total Carbohydrates 31 g10.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.77 g3.1%
Sugars 10.4 g
Protein 4 g7.3%
Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C 0.01%
Calcium 6.4% Iron 8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1)In a mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg, sugar and salt together.
2)Cut in shortening and butter until of fine consistency.
3)Add milk and eggs, beating well.
4)Add currants and knead into stiff dough.
5)Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
6)Cut with cookie cutter and Bake in electric skillet at 400 degrees until golden and puffy on both sides.
SERVING
7)Serve the spicy currant cookies for the special occasions like parties and holidays.
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