Lacemaker's Cattern Cakes English Spiced Sugar Cookies

Delight in the history and flavor of *Lacemaker's Cattern Cakes*, a traditional English spiced sugar cookie that perfectly balances nostalgia and indulgence. These golden, crisp biscuits are infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, with a hint of caraway seeds for an unexpected yet authentic twist. Topped with a sprinkling of demerara sugar for a satisfyingly crunchy finish, these cookies are a nod to the festive treats once enjoyed by English lacemakers. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they come together in just 35 minutes, making them the perfect accompaniment to a cozy cup of tea or coffee. Whether you're exploring English culinary traditions or simply craving a warmly spiced cookie, these Cattern Cakes are sure to become a new favorite. Keywords: traditional English cookies, spiced sugar cookies, caraway seed cookies, Cattern Cakes recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 75 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons Milk (cold)
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the granulated sugar and caraway seeds.

Step 5

Gradually add the cold milk, one tablespoon at a time, combining the mixture with a wooden spoon or your hands until it forms a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 5mm (1/4-inch) thickness.

Step 7

Using a round cookie cutter or a small glass (about 6-7 cm in diameter), cut out circles of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 8

Sprinkle the top of each cookie with demerara sugar for added crunch and sweetness.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve with tea or coffee, and enjoy the warm, spiced flavor of these traditional treats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(513.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2239.9

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 279.3mg	0%
Sodium 26.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 102.4g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 95.9IU	0%
Calcium 148.7mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 399.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 52.6%