Spiced Brandy Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/8 tsp mace
• 1 tbsp brandy
• 3/4 cup currants (optional)

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. 2 Beat in the whole eggs and the extra yolk, then stir in the mace and brandy.
3. 3 Mix in the flour until a stiff paste forms. Fold in currants if using.
4. 4 Shape the mixture into small cakes and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.