Easter is a time for celebration and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Easter biscuits? This recipe is a perfect way to get into the Easter spirit and make some tasty treats for yourself or the whole family. With a simple list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these biscuits are a great way to get creative in the kitchen.
Ingredients
For this Easter biscuit recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
225g plain flour
100g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Assorted Easter-themed cookie cutters
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract and mix well. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms. 6. Divide the dough in half and roll each half out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. 7. Using your Easter-themed cookie cutters, cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking tray. 8. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown. 9. Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
This Easter biscuit recipe makes approximately 24 biscuits. One serving size is 1 biscuit and contains the following nutritional information:
Calories: 97
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 23mg
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 1g
Decorating Ideas
Once your Easter biscuits have cooled, it's time to get creative with the decorations. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Use royal icing to pipe designs or messages onto the biscuits.
Decorate the biscuits with sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Use food coloring to dye the royal icing and create vibrant designs.
Try using different shaped cookie cutters to create a variety of Easter-themed biscuits.
Conclusion
This Easter biscuit recipe is a great way to get creative in the kitchen and make some delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy. With a simple list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a batch of tasty biscuits in no time. So, get your Easter-themed cookie cutters ready and start baking!
