Buying4Baby Christmas Survival guide 2016 Buying4Baby Christmas Survival Guide 2016 | Page 25

all you need is love & Christmas cookies... Basic Biscuit Recipe Makes 35 Ingredients 225g butter, softened 110g caster sugar 275g plain flour Directions Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Cream the butter in a large bowl or in a food mixer until soft. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Sift in the flour and spices or grated zest (if using) and bring the mixture together to form a dough. Using your hands, roll the dough into walnut-size balls and place them slightly apart on a baking tray. Flatten them slightly and bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until they are a light golden brown and slightly firm on top. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Top it off... 400g/14oz icing sugar 3-4 tbsp water 2-3 drops food colourings Let the kids be creative and decorate with some festive topping inspiration...