Description
Indulge in the luxurious texture and flavor of Clotted Cream Cookies, perfect for afternoon tea or a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup high-quality salted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 cup authentic Devonshire clotted cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the clotted cream carefully to maintain a tender dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until pale gold around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough to ensure cookies maintain their shape. Serve with fruit preserves for an enhanced flavor experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg