4 oz soft margarine
4 oz granulated sugar
4 oz self-raising flour
1 oz cocoa
1 oz custard powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 180C/350F, Gas Mark 4. Cream fat and sugar together
until light and fluffy. sift in flour, cocoa and custard powder, and
mix to a dough. Roll into small balls. Place on a greased baking
tray, leaving space for cookies to spread, and flatten each with a
fork. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to
cool.
Source: Miss E Bufton, Beeston, England Via CHAT Magazine
Servings: 14 cookies
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