50 g unsalted butter

100 g chopped pecan nuts or walnut pieces

100 g golden caster sugar

3 tablespoons plain flour

2 tablespoons double cream

several baking sheets lined with non-stick baking parchment

Makes about 24

Very gently melt the butter in a small pan, then let it cool while you prepare the other ingredients.

Blend the nuts, sugar and flour in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. With the machine still running, pour in the cream and butter through the food tube. Process until you have a soft dough.

Space heaped spoonfuls of the mixture well apart on the baking sheets. Flatten them with a fork, then bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) Gas 4 for 7-9 minutes or until they turn golden brown with slightly darker edges.

Let cool on the baking sheets, then store in an airtight container and eat within 4 days. They do not freeze well.