Easter Biscuits

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 9
Egg-citing Easter Biscuits to celebrate the season!
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Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces cold butter
3 ounces caster sugar
1 egg , separated
7 ounces plain flour
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 2 ounces raisins or 2 ounces sultanas
1 tablespoon citrus peel , chopped
2 tablespoons brandy
caster sugar ( for sprinkling )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
189
Sugar
8g
Fat
10g
Easter biscuits are a classic British treat, and a popular snack during the Easter holidays. They are widely available in supermarkets, but homemade ones are always better! These biscuits are made with a mix of butter, sugar, flour, and allspice, and are shaped into Easter-themed shapes like bunnies, chicks, and eggs. They are then decorated with raisins, sultanas, and citrus peel, and sprinkled with caster sugar for an extra crunch. They're great for afternoon tea, and make the perfect sweet treat to share with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the cold butter, flour, caster sugar, and allspice until it crumbles.
2.Add the egg yolk and 1 tbsp water. Mix quickly to make a dough, then wrap in cling film.
3.Chill the dough for at least 30 mins.
4.Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
5.Roll out the dough to around 5mm thick, then cut out the Easter shapes, using the cookie cutter of your choice.
6.Place the cookies on the baking sheet.
7.Beat the egg white with 1 tsp water, then brush it over the tops of the cookies.
8.Sprinkle the raisins or sultanas, and citrus peel over the cookies.
9.Sprinkle caster sugar generously over each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.

PROS

Easter Biscuits are perfect for the holidays, they’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and delicious to eat.
They make great gifts for family and friends, and are perfect for sharing at Easter parties.

The biscuits are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which makes for a great texture.

CONS

Easter Biscuits are sweet and high in calories, so they should be eaten in moderation.

They contain gluten, butter, and sugar, so they are not ideal for those with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Easter Biscuits are not particularly healthy, but in moderation, they can be a delicious treat.
They are high in carbohydrates and provide short-term energy, but are not a good source of long-term energy.
However, the raisins and citrus peel provide small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

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