I’d heard about these in American books and films but had no idea what they actually were. I came across this recipe for them in Nigella’s How To Be A Domestic Goddess and decided to give them a go. I’m so glad I did – they are delicious!
I make them often now, they are quick and easy and one of those things that you always have the ingredients for in the cupboard. And as they cook they I don’t know if they freeze well, we always eat them.
Ingredients
250 grams self raising flour
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
125 grams butter, room temperature
100 grams sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar, extra
Method
- Heat the oven to 180 degrees C, and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and mix again. Stir through the flour and nutmeg.
- Place the cinnamon and extra sugar in a bowl or on a small plate. Roll small spoonfuls of the mix into balls, then roll in the sugar and cinnamon mix. Place on baking trays.
- Cook for 15 minutes, or until starting to turn golden and smell delicious.
- Remove and allow to cool.