This vanilla biscuit recipe is so simple to make and can be personalised and decorated in a number of different ways.
Why not fill your vanilla star biscuits with a yummy jam filling or perhaps whip up some vanilla icing and pipe snowflakes to make the perfect homemade Christmas gift.
Whether you are dipping in melted chocolate or eating them plain, the Nielsen-Massey vanilla used in this recipe will give your biscuits a delicious burst of flavour with every bite.
6 ingredients4 steps
Nut Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
MetricImperial
150gUnsalted Butter (softened)
75gBillington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar
2 tspNielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
300gAllinson's plain white flour
1Egg
150gWhite chocolate
Nutritional information per 31g serving
Energy 167cal
Fat 8.9g
of which Saturates 5.4g
Carbohydrates 19g
of which Sugars 8g
Protein 2.4g
Salt 0.03g
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, 350°F, gas mark 4). Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
Step 2
Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the egg and continue to mix , gradually adding the flour until you reach a soft dough. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Roll out the dough 5mm/1/4" thick on a surface dusted with a little flour. Cut out 40 stars. Place on the baking trays and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Step 4
To decorate, melt the white chocolate and drizzle over the top of the stars. Leave to set.
If you'd rather decorate your biscuits with royal icing, this video will show you how:
9 Baker Ratings
This recipe is so simple, easy to follow and produces the best cookies!! Children loved it, its texture was fab. Totally recommend this :D
