Start by mixing your butter and sugar on a low speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beat your egg in a seperate cup , just enough to make sure it’s combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add your egg to the mix along with the vanilla and mix in for a minute or so . At this point it may look ‘ seperated ‘ don’t worry it’s normal and will mix when we add the flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the flour a table spoon at a time until you have a thick dough . The last bits you may need to add by hand depending on the strength of your mixer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give it a little knead then wrap in cling film. Pop it in the fridge to chill for atleast 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When your dough is chilled , preheat your oven to 160 and get tyour trays ready. I use biscuit trays but normal trays with baking ( or greaseproof paper) is totally fine too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roll your dough to a 4 – 6 mm thickness on a lightly floured surface. I use a rolling pin with measures |( i personally prefer 6mm ) but you can use a normal pin using a pencil or dowel for the same effect just make sure your using two things of the same height for an even bisuit. Next is the fun bit cutting your shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transfer them to your sheets and bake for around 8 – 10 minutes depending on size. A lightly golden edge is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you take them out your biscuits will still be soft so leave them a few minutes to cool before transfering them to a cooling rack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ensure your biscuits are completely cool before ising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To top with decorated fondant ( ready to roll icing ) . simply roll it onto a surface dusted lightly with icing sugar so it wont stick. Cut out using the same cutters as your biscuits. I like to roll to approx 3mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love to decorate mine with stamps , embossers , food colouring , sprinkles etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once theyre all finished you can simply paint a tiny bit of water onto the top of your biscuit and the underside of your icing and pop them together. You can move them around a little to make sure they’re in the perfect spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sealed or cello’d theyll last for around a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please do tag me on instagram in your biscuits , I’d love to see what you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once i have cut my shapes I chill them for atleast 10 or 15 minutes before baking. This ensures crisp shapes and edges. I notice they spread a little if not chilled inbetween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you wrap your dough in cling film i split into 3 or 4 smaller balls so i can work quicker and its not getting too warm. Thus needing less time to chill the shapes and keep the biscuits in the best shape possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I use a silicone matt for rolling , cutting and baking so i don’t have to keep moving them and touching the shapes. They’re a great all rounder for any kitchen and great for helping those chilling sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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