These buttery cookies, rolled in cashew nuts are quick and delicious.
Makes 15
100 gm plain flour (maida)
2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped cashew nuts
75 gm butter or margarine – softened
50 gm powdered sugar
2 to 3 drops almond essence or 1 tsp vanilla essence
Sieve the flour.
Preheat oven at 200°C/400°F
Beat butter & sugar very well until light & creamy.
Add the essence and beat again.
Add the flour and mix gently to form a soft dough.
Form into small balls and roll into the chopped cashew nuts. Flatten slightly.
Arrange on a greased tray, keeping 1” apart.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the tray when slightly cold.