Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
125 g

butter

softened

0.25 cup

brown sugar

1 unit

egg

2 cup

plain flour

sifted

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

cinnamon

ground

1 tsp

ground ginger

1 tsp

mixed spice

1 tsp

cocoa

2 tbsp

raspberry jam

0.25 cup

pink icing

1 tbsp

jelly crystals

Step 1
~2 min

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.

Step 2
~2 min

Beat in the egg until well combined.

Step 3
~2 min

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, mixed spice, and cocoa powder.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~2 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 5
~2 min

Lightly flour a clean surface.

Step 6
~2 min

Roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 3mm.

Step 7
~2 min

Use a cookie cutter to cut out round biscuits.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~2 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 10
~2 min

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11
~2 min

Once cooled, pair the biscuits and sandwich them together with a layer of raspberry jam.

Step 12
~2 min

Prepare pink icing.

Step 13
~2 min

Ice the tops of the sandwich biscuits with pink icing.

Step 14
~2 min

Sprinkle jelly crystals or 100s and 1000s on top of the icing.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure butter is softened for easy creaming.

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and chilled.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (cinnamon, spice)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tea or coffee.

Enjoy as a snack or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Belgium

Cultural Significance

Popular treat for afternoon tea.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Tea Time
Afternoon Snack
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

65/100

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