Lacemaker's Cattern Cakes - English Spiced Sugar Cookies

These cookies are easy to make and have a unique spiced flavor.

They may not be appealing to those who do not enjoy caraway seeds or currants.

While these cookies are a delicious treat, they should be consumed in moderation as they are high in sugar and fat.

	9 ounces self raising flour
	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	2 ounces currants
	2 ounces ground almonds
	2 teaspoons caraway seeds
	6 ounces caster sugar
	4 ounces melted butter
	1 medium egg , beaten
	extra sugar , for sprinkling
	extra cinnamon , for sprinkling

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Sift the flour and cinnamon into a bowl.
3.	Add the currants, ground almonds, caraway seeds, and caster sugar and mix well.
4.	In another bowl, mix the melted butter and beaten egg together.
5.	Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
6.	Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
7.	Cut out the cookies using a round cookie cutter and place them on a greased baking tray.
8.	Mix some extra sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it over the cookies.
9.	Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10.	Leave them to cool on the tray for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lacemaker’s Cattern Cakes – English Spiced Sugar Cookies