Spiced cut-out biscuits

These biscuits can become stars for Christmas, circles for a lunchbox or any shape your cutters make. Chill the dough if it becomes difficult to handle.

Serves or makes: About 24 biscuits

Ingredients

• 250 g gluten-free plain flour
• 100 g softened butter or suitable baking spread
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Half a teaspoon ground ginger

Method

1. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
2. Stir in the flour, baking powder and spices. Chill for 20 minutes.
3. Roll between sheets of baking paper to about 5 mm thick. Cut shapes and transfer to a lined tray.
4. Bake at 180°C conventional for 10–14 minutes until the edges colour lightly. Cool before decorating; check icing and decorations for relevant allergens.

Make it work for you

These recipes are cooking ideas, not individually tested or certified low-FODMAP, low-histamine or allergen-free meals. Check every ingredient and your own portion guidance. Measurements are metric; teaspoons are 5 mL. Oven temperatures are conventional; follow your oven’s guidance for fan settings.

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