Empire Biscuits A K A Cookies To Non Brits
This recipe is basically a shortbread recipe and a slow oven is necessary so the biscuits cook firmly and don't crumble.
Steps
Mix flour and sugar in a bowl , rub in the butter.
Knead well to form a smooth paste.
Roll out to about -inch thickness and cut out round shapes with pastry cutters.
Place on a greased baking tray.
Cook in a slow 300- 325 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
Once cooled , sandwich 2 biscuits together with strawberry or raspberry jam.
Decorate top with icing and half a cherry.
Ingredients
plain flour, caster sugar, butter, fruit jam, icing, cherries