British Spice Biscuits (Cookies) Recipe

Name: British Spice Biscuits (Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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); FILLING; jam (optional); icing (optional)

Servings: persons

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)
FILLING
jam (optional)
icing (optional)

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 356u00b0F (180u00b0C / 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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (200 g), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, British Spice Biscuits (Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

British Spice Biscuits (Cookies)

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