Whiskey Shortcakes Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1/2 pound
 Egg yolk1
 Confectioner’s sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Whiskey1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange rind1 Tablespoon, grated
 All purpose flour1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange marmalade
 Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

Cream the butter until fluffy (use an electric mixer set at medium speed).
Add the egg yolk, confectioners' sugar, and whiskey.
Continue beating for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the orange rind over the batter.
Gradually add the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Drop from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Drop a tiny bit of marmalade onto the top of each cookie.
Bake in a 350° oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until delicately browned.
Transfer to a tray and let stand until cool.
Dust the tops with confectioners' sugar (put through a sieve).
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