Empire Biscuits Recipe

Serving Details

• Yields: 12-15 biscuits
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Recipe Description

A classic Scottish biscuit, Empire Biscuits are a delightful treat. They consist of two shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with a layer of jam and icing.

Ingredients

For the Shortbread:**

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Shortbread:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
5. Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter.
6. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assemble the Biscuits:**

1. Once the biscuits are cool, spread a layer of raspberry jam on one side of half of the biscuits.
2. Top with the remaining biscuits to create sandwiches.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
4. Drizzle the icing over the top of the biscuits.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter at room temperature.
• You can use any type of jam you like, such as strawberry or raspberry.
• To decorate the biscuits, you can sprinkle them with sprinkles or chocolate chips.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per biscuit):

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 20mg
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 1g