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Jewelled Starfish Biscuits

Children will love these biscuits - they're particularly popular if you're planning to take a picnic to the beach!

Dish Details:kid


INGREDIENTS:

175g soft margarine, plus extra for greasing
225g light brown soft sugar
grated zest of 1 unwaxed orange
1 egg, beaten
350g self-raising flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting
200g milk chocolate candy buttons


PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Grease three baking sheets. Cream together margarine, sugar and orange zest. Beat in the egg, add the flour and knead on a lightly floured board to a soft dough.

2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1cm thick. Cut out starfish shapes from the dough, using a sharp knife. Place on the baking sheets, spacing well apart to give the biscuits room to spread. Lightly press the candy buttons into the dough to decorate the starfish.

3. Cook in batches towards the centre of the oven for 10-15 minutes. Leave to cool, then remove from the baking sheets. Store in an airtight container.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6

Source: Tesco

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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