Traditional English biscuits that melt in your mouth.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/8 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rolled oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F(190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt; stir into the butter mixture. Shape dough into 20 to 24 small balls, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the oats and place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack. Store in an airtight tin.
Nutrition
Calories: 73 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 4.1 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Sodium: 118 mg