Easter Window Biscuits
By OcadoLife
Published on 14 January 2022
Get creative and colourful with these sweet treats!Time and servings
35 minsTotal time
20 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 100 g of butter, softened
- 150 g of caster sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp of ground mixed spice
- 200 g of plain flour
- 0.5 tsp of baking powder
- 0.5 bag of clear fruit sweets, broken
- 1 tub of sprinkles, to decorate
- 1 pack of writing icing, to decorate
Method
Step 1
Beat the butter and sugar together. Add the egg a little at a time, mixing well.Step 2
Sift together the mixed spice, flour and baking powder, then add to the mixture, stirring until it forms a soft dough.Step 3
Chill until firm (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 170°c/Gas Mark 3.Step 4
On a well-floured surface roll the dough out to about the thickness of a pound coin. Cut out the cookies.Step 5
Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Stamp out shapes and fill with clear sweets. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the sweets are melted.Step 6
Remove the tray from the oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes before placing the biscuits on a wire rack. When fully cooled decorate as desired.