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    Elderflower cookies

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    These elderflower cookies are so simple to make. The kids will love getting involved with the mixing and scooping!

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    The elderflower in the dough gives the finished cookies a deliciously unique flavour that always reminds me of sipping a cool glass of elderflower cordial on a mild spring day.

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    You'll make a large batch with this recipe, but they freeze wonderfully, so you'll have plenty in store for when you fancy a little taste of spring.

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    This recipe makes 42 sweet, crisp, melt-in-the-mouth sugar cookies. Perfect for dunking in tea.

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    Here's how to make them.

    Ingredients

    • 250 g (1⅓ cups + 1 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 250 g (2 sticks + 4 tsp) margarine
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 medium free range eggs
    • 2 tsp concentrated elderflower cordial
    • 250 g (1¾ cups) plain white flour (all purpose flour)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Electric whisk
    • Metal mixing spoon
    • Nonstick baking sheet
    • Parchment/baking paper
    • Wire cooling rack

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan).

    Put the margarine and sugar in a mixing bowl.

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    Beat until light and fluffy.

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    Add the egg and cordial.

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    Beat again.

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    Add the flour and baking powder.

    Adding more flour to the mixing bowl.

    Mix gently until combined.

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    Put rounded teaspoons of mixture at least 2 inches apart on a lined baking tray. An alternative method is to put the mixture in a piping bag and pipe 1-inch-wide blobs.

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    Bake for 8-10 minutes until the biscuits spread and turn light golden.

    Front angle shot of a stack of Elderflower cookies with a mummy too logo in the lower-left corner

    Allow to cool and firm up slightly on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

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    Aren't they irresistible?

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    Close up overhead shot of the cookies on a pink counter top.
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    Are you tempted to give these elderflower sugar cookies a go?

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    5 from 1 vote

    Elderflower Cookies Recipe

    These elderflower cookies are so simple to make. The kids will love getting involved with the mixing and scooping, and the elderflower cordial gives the finished cookies a deliciously unique flavour.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Cookies
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 42 cookies
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 250 g (1⅓ cups + 1 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 250 g (2 sticks + 4 tsp) margarine
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 medium free range eggs
    • 2 tsp concentrated elderflower cordial
    • 250 g (1¾ cups) plain white flour (all purpose flour)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Electric whisk
    • Metal mixing spoon
    • Nonstick baking sheet
    • Parchment/baking paper
    • Wire cooling rack

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan / 350F).
    • Beat together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg and cordial.
    • Stir in the flour and baking powder and mix gently until combined.
    • Put rounded teaspoons of mixture at least 2 inches apart on a lined baking tray. An alternative method is to put the mixture in a piping bag and pipe 1-inch-wide blobs.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the biscuits spread and turn light golden.
    • Allow to cool and firm up slightly on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

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    Notes

    You will probably need to make these cookies in batches unless you have a huge oven. Keep the dough in the fridge between batches.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Becky says

      June 05, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      OOh your recipe sounds LOVELY may give his a go..are they fizzzy?

      Reply
    2. Otilia says

      June 05, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Oh i wish i had eldeflower in romania. yum!

      Reply
    3. Alison says

      June 05, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Now I never thought of using elderflower in biscuits, must give that a go

      Reply
    4. Verily Victoria Vocalises says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:42 pm

      These sound gorgeous - and really easy to make too. A little bit wary as my post is only the second proper recipe I've put on my blog. Linking up for the first time :)

      Reply
    5. Clare @Emmys mummy says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      These sound amazing - will be trying this week

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