What could I bake with children?

This is the perfect recipe to try out with mini people – they don’t need to look perfect and taste amazing.

Buttery Raisin Cookies

You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales

What to do:

Preheat oven to 180C / 350F . Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well to distribute evenly.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until lightened and fluffy (a minute or two).
Add half the flour mix. Beat until just combined. Add the milk and remainder of the flour and mix until it just starts to come together.
Finally, add the sultanas and give the mix another beat until mixed through and the dough is clumping.
Pull the dough together with your hands then take approximately 1.5 to 2 tbsp full of mixture, roll into a ball and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart
Once you have filled a tray lay a sheet of baking paper over the top and use a second baking tray to press down all over to flatten the cookie out to about 5-6mm thick. (this will create rough, broken edges – this is a good thing).
Bake for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar, turn the trays and bake for a further 6-7 minutes. Make sure they are nice and golden around the edges – this gives lots of extra flavour.