Spice Biscuits (Cookies)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180C (170C for fan ovens), 350F, gas mark 4 and grease a baking sheet or cookie sheet.

2. 2

   Beat the softened butter with the caster sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add egg yolks and beat to combine.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon and whisk (or sieve).

5. 5

   Stir the spiced flour into the egg, butter and sugar mixture and knead lightly on a floured board to bring the dough together.

6. 6

   Roll out dough to 0.5cm (quarter of an inch) thickness on a floured board or surface and cut out into 2 inch rounds or whatever shapes you desire; Do not reroll dough too many times or biscuits will be tough.

7. 7

   Bake for 15 minutes or until very lightly browned at the edges then use a spatula to transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container to retain crispness.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.