These Christmas Tree Biscuits are a delightful holiday tradition, combining the warmth of mixed spices with the richness of butter and golden syrup. The dough is rolled out and cut into festive tree shapes, then baked until firm and golden. Once cooled, they are transformed into charming decorations using colored fondant icing, piped details, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or hanging on your tree, these biscuits offer a sweet, spiced crunch that captures the joy of the season. They are easy to make with pantry staples and serve as both a delicious treat and a beautiful craft activity for the whole family.
Christmas Tree Biscuits
Description
These Christmas Tree Biscuits are a delightful holiday tradition, combining the warmth of mixed spices with the richness of butter and golden syrup. The dough is rolled out and cut into festive tree shapes, then baked until firm and golden. Once cooled, they are transformed into charming decorations using colored fondant icing, piped details, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or hanging on your tree, these biscuits offer a sweet, spiced crunch that captures the joy of the season. They are easy to make with pantry staples and serve as both a delicious treat and a beautiful craft activity for the whole family.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 190&# 194;°C (375ðF) and grease two baking sheets.
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Sift the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, and ground mixed spice into a large mixing bowl.
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Rub the chilled, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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Stir in the soft light brown sugar.
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Add the heated golden syrup and beaten egg to the mixture.
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Mix everything together to form a cohesive dough.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.
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Roll the dough out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use Christmas tree-shaped cutters to cut out 16 shapes.
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Lift the cut-out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are just firm to the touch and lightly golden.
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While still warm, use a small skewer or straw to make a hole at the top of each biscuit for hanging.
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Transfer the biscuits to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.
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Once cold, roll out colored fondant icing on a surface dusted with icing sugar.
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Cut out tree shapes from the fondant using the same cutters.
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Place the fondant shapes onto the biscuits, securing them with a dab of water.
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Piping a small hole at the top of the fondant to align with the biscuit hole.
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Decorate the fondant trees with piped glace icing, silver balls, sweets, or desiccated coconut as desired.
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Thread gold thread through the holes to hang the biscuits on the Christmas tree or as gifts.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1210.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 42.0g65%
- Saturated Fat 25.8g129%
- Cholesterol 107.5mg36%
- Sodium 374.5mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 193.0g65%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 76.4g
- Protein 15.4g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
