Name: Snowflake Biscuits
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 230 g Butter or baking spread (softened, unsalted); 225 g Caster sugar; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 tsp Cinnamon; 385 g Plain flour; 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder; Icing sugar (optional); Edible glue (optional); Sprinkles/glitter (optional); Blue fondant (optional)

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When was contacted by both Save the Children and The Biscuiteers about Christmas Jumper Day I was inspired to not only get my Christmas jumper on, but also to make these gorgeous Snowflake Biscuits! They are made from a basic biscuit recipe that I've added cinnamon to for festive flavour. I've decorated them with both regular icing sugar mixed with water, and fondant. They are such pretty biscuits and would make lovely edible gifts for your family and friends at Christmas, or just a nice treat to enjoy together!

Here's me in my Christmas jumper! And the biscuit likeness sent to me by The Biscuiteers, isn't it fantastic?! Their speciality are beautifully iced biscuits that they send out in gorgeous tins.

Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the butter and egg) are at room temperature before you start baking.
I prefer to use unsalted butter for this recipe, but you can also use a baking spread.
You can decorate the biscuits anyway you like - snowflakes are unique after all! Or add some silver edible glitter spray for extra sparkle.
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Snowflake Biscuits

To make the dough, mix together butter and caster sugar. Then add egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.

Next add plain flour, baking powder and cinnamon, and mix to form a dough. Wrap it in cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and cut out rounds. Place onto lined baking trays and bake for 10 minutes, until they are just going golden at the edges. Leave to cool completely. Cut out some snowflake shapes from light blue fondant and/or make a thick pipeable icing from icing sugar and water to decorate the Snowflake Biscuits.

How should the biscuits be stored and can they be frozen?

You can keep the unbaked biscuit dough in the freezer for up to 3 months. The baked biscuits will last for 3-4 days in an airtight container in a cool place. You can freeze the baked biscuits, wrap them well or store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Put a square of baking paper between each one to stop them from sticking together.

Can this recipe be made gluten free?

For gluten free you can replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. You may also like to add ¼ tsp Xanthan Gum for better texture. Please check the labels of everything you use if you are serving these biscuits to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

Troubleshooting

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