Easter Biscuits Recipe
Light, buttery biscuits with a hint of spice, perfect for decorating!
Ingredients
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 75g (⅓ cup) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 egg yolk
- 200g (1⅔ cups) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- ½ tsp mixed spice (pumpkin spice)
- 1 tbsp milk (if needed)
- 50g (¼ cup) currants or raisins (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For Decoration
- Icing sugar (powdered sugar), for glazing
- Sprinkles or small sugar decorations
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract (if using).
- Sift in the flour and mixed spice, then mix to form a dough. If it’s too dry, add a little milk.
- Stir in currants or raisins if using.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 5mm (¼ inch) thick.
- Cut out shapes using Easter-themed cookie cutters and place them on the baking tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles once cooled.
Easter Cupcakes Recipe
Soft vanilla cupcakes topped with festive decorations!
Ingredients (Makes 12 cupcakes)
- 125g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 125g (⅔ cup) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 125g (1 cup) self-raising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking powder)
- 2 tbsp milk
For the Icing
- 200g (1¾ cups) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- Food colouring (optional)
- Mini chocolate eggs for decoration
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a cupcake tray with paper cases.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour gently, adding milk to loosen the batter.
- Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and springy. Cool on a wire rack.
- To make the icing, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the icing sugar. Add vanilla and enough milk to get a smooth consistency.
- Pipe or spread the icing on the cooled cupcakes and decorate with mini eggs.
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