
Old Ma Wheatley’s
Calceby Inckles
Take
4oz. butter softened and more for baking sheets
2oz. caster sugar
40z. self-raising flour
1oz. cocoa powder
3oz. chocolate-coated raisins
Method
Preheat oven to 180/160 fan/gas 4 and butter 2 baking sheets
Cream the butter and sugar together in bowl until soft and fluffy
Add the flour and cocoa, mix for a few moments
until a dough ball forms.
Knead in the raisins
Shape into 18 small round balls and place on baking sheets
Give room to spread and press balls lightly down with a fork
Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes until nearly firm
and mahogany brown
Leave to cool on trays, then transfer to wire racks
Note
Makes 18
Can be stored in airtight container for up to a week
Freezes well