Christmas Biscuits
Simple biscuit recipe to get the children involved. Easy to make and delicious to eat. These cinnamon spiced biscuits are perfect for the holiday season!
Prep time: 15 minutes / Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Makes 15-20 biscuits
INGREDIENTS:
170g butter/ margarine
265g plain flour
90g caster sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
½ tsp cinnamon
METHOD:
1. In a large bowl, cream the margarine & sugar together until smooth.
2. Add in the flour & cinnamon and mix until it comes together.
3. Turn into a work surface dusted with flour and gently roll until it is 1/2cm thick.
4. Cut into biscuits, ideally using a Christmas shaped cookie cutter and place into a baking tray.
5. Place in a preheated oven at 170°C and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until pale golden-brown.
6. Sprinkle with sugar immediately after removing them from the oven. Let the biscuits cool down on the tray.
TIPS:
✔ Best made with butter.
✔ Using Christmas cookie cutters will make all the difference, but if you do not have cutters just use a small cup or a glass upside down to cut the biscuits.
✔ They will keep well for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
✔ Perfect biscuits to leave for Santa!
