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Cinnamon biscuits on a wire cooling rack.
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Cinnamon Biscuits

Soft, buttery cinnamon biscuits with warming cinnamon and ginger. An easy Christmas bake that's perfect for decorating with kids or giving as homemade gifts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian
Allergen: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 100 g of Light brown sugar
  • 125 g of Butter
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ teaspoon of Vanilla extract
  • 300 g of Plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of Ground ginger
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4.
  • Mix 100 g of Light brown sugar and 125 g of Butter together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Add 1 Egg and ½ teaspoon of Vanilla extract and mix. Sieve in 300 g of Plain flour and 2 teaspoons Baking powder, then add 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of Ground ginger.
  • Mix everything together to form a ball of dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 5 mm (¼ inch) thick.
  • Use biscuit cutters to cut out your chosen shapes and place them onto a lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes. Leave to cool on the baking tray before decorating.

Notes

  • Don't overbake - These biscuits will still feel soft when they come out of the oven and will firm up as they cool. We find around 13 minutes works perfectly in our oven, but baking times can vary.
  • Weigh the flour - For the most consistent dough, use kitchen scales rather than measuring cups, and use a medium egg as specified in the recipe.
  • Keep the thickness even - Roll the dough to approximately 5 mm thick so the biscuits bake evenly. Thicker biscuits may need slightly longer.
  • Add chocolate - Dip half of each cooled biscuit in melted dark chocolate for something a little more indulgent.
  • Make smaller biscuits - Use mini cutters for bite-sized Christmas biscuits. Just keep an eye on them in the oven, as smaller biscuits may cook more quickly.
  • Let them cool before decorating - Icing and melted chocolate are much easier to work with once the biscuits have completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fibre: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

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