1/2 pound butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whiskey
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
Orange marmalade
Confectioners' sugar for dustingHow to make Whiskey Shortcakes
Cream the butter until fluffy (use an electric mixer set at medium speed).
Add the egg yolk, confectioners' sugar, and whiskey.
Continue beating for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the orange rind over the batter.
Gradually add the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Drop from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Drop a tiny bit of marmalade onto the top of each cookie.
Bake in a 350° oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until delicately browned.
Transfer to a tray and let stand until cool.
Dust the tops with confectioners' sugar (put through a sieve).
