Rum and raisin biscuits

Name: Rum and raisin biscuits
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 1 h 22 min
Yield: Makes about 25
Ingredients: 50 g (l¾ oz) plain flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2-3 drops vanilla extract or essence; 40 ml (1¼ fl oz) rum; 30 g (1 oz) raisins, chopped (see Chef’s tip); 50 g (l¾ oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 40 g (1¼ oz) icing sugar

Preparation info

Makes about
25

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 25

Appears in

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

About

The classic combination of rum and raisins gives excellent results in these thin crisp biscuits. Delicious with a cup of tea or coffee, or served with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

30 g (1 oz) raisins, chopped (see Chef’s tip)
40 ml (1¼

Vegetarian
Cookies

Method

Place the raisins in a small bowl, pour over the rum, cover with plastic wrap. Leave to soak for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 190°C (375°F/ Gas 5). Brush two baking trays with softened butter, then refrigerate until set. Brush the tray wit