Christmas biscuits

Name: Christmas biscuits
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes 12
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 250 g (8 oz) plain flour; 150 g (5 oz) caster sugar; finely grated rind of ½ lemon; 150 g (5 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 50 g (1¾ oz) angelica or green glacé cherries, chopped; 50 g (1¾ oz) red glacé cherries, chopped; finely grated rind of ½ orange; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground mace; 50 g (1¾ oz) chopped mixed peel

Preparation info

Makes
12

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

About

These little biscuits with their jewel-like pieces of fruit are extremely popular. Carefully arranged in decorative boxes, they make ideal Christmas presents.

Ingredients

150 g (5 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
150 g (5

Christmas
Vegetarian
Cookies

Method

Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Brush two baking trays with melted butter and refrigerate.
Using a wooden spoon or electric beaters, cream together the butter and sugar. Gradually add the egg, beating well after each addition. Mix in