British Spice Biscuits (Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are a traditional spice biscuit (known in the US as a cookie) that is served during holidays and in bakeries throughout Britain. If you don't have all the individual containers of spices - you may use a pumpkin pie spice mix or a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (200 g) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon ginger |
1/8 teaspoon allspice |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon clove |
1/8 teaspoon mace |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 cup butter (100 g) |
1/4 cup caster sugar (50 g aka superfine granulated) |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon cold water (if needed, see instructions) |
jam (optional) |
icing (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sift the flour, baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt together.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then gradually beat in the egg.
3. Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add a tsp of cold water to bring the dough together if you need to.
4. Press into a disc, wrap in clear wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat the oven to 356°F (180°C / gas mark 4).
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to the thickness of a coin and using cookie cutters, cut-out shapes. Prick tops lightly with a fork. Lift onto parchment-lined baking sheets or well-greased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden in color.
8. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
9. If desired when cold, sandwich 2 biscuits together with jam, and drizzle light icing/glaze over tops.
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