Goosnargh cake

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Goosnargh cake is a traditional cookie originating from a village north of Preston, Lancashire. The cookies are made with a combination of flour, sugar, local butter, and flavorings such as ground coriander and whole caraway seeds. The dough is rolled out, cut into rounds, sprinkled with caster sugar, and baked until firm, but very pale. The texture should be similar to shortbread. These cookies were popular in the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. If stored properly, these cookies can keep for several months.