easter biscuits
Celebrate the Easter season with these delightful, spiced Easter biscuits. Flavored with spices and citrus, these biscuits are perfect for tea time or as festive treats to share with family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie cutters optional
Ingredients
- 225 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g unsalted butter, softened
- 75 g caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 zest lemon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
- optional colored sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to approximately ¼ inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. If desired, sprinkle some colored sprinkles on top of each biscuit before baking.
- Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Feel free to customize with your favorite spices or add some dried fruit for extra flavor. Enjoy your Easter celebration!