I love these little biscuits; they really brighten up even the most dreary day, and kids love making them so it’s a good school holiday activity. I’ve added sesame seeds to mine for texture and taste and I recommend you do too, or use poppy seeds.
Makes 15-18
Ingredients
- 100g butter, soft
- 2/3 cup (about 100g) icing sugar
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 heaped tbsp cornflour
- 3 tbsps. sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
- Jam and/or marmalade
Method
- Preheat oven to 170 C. Line a tray with baking paper.
- Beat butter and icing sugar until pale - I do this for about 5 minutes. Add flours and seeds (if using) and mix well.
- Roll mixture into balls and place on a tray, making a deep thumb indent into each one. Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven.
- Spoon a teaspoon of jam or marmalade into the hollows and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes more.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Why are these worth making?
- They’re quick and easy to make and cook.
- Great way to use up marmalades or jams.
- The addition of seeds gives them great texture and flavour.
- Sensible for portion control – no giant cookies here!
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