Vanilla Biscuits

Ingredients

185 g butter

1 cup castor sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 cup flour 

1 egg

1 egg yolk

Icing sugar to dust (optional)

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 c

In a food processor mix the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth

Add the flour, egg and egg yolk and process until the mixture forms a soft dough

Take the dough out of the processor and knead slightly bringing it together in ball and wrap it in cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface or between 2 sheets of baking paper until about ½ cm / 5mm thick

Cut the dough into any shape you desire - you can use a Uni-corn cutter

Place the dough on a baking sheet that has been lined with baking paper or a silicone mat

Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the biscuits carefully from the baking tray and place them on a wire rack to cool, if not they tend to overcook and turn brown. When cool, decorate as desired.

For the icing (to decorate)

400g icing sugar

3-4 tbsp water

2-3 drops food colourings

For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir in enough water to create a smooth mixture. Stir in the food colouring. Carefully spread the icing onto the biscuits using a knife and set aside until the icing hardens.

I rolled out some white fondant and put on the white horse and homemade Marshmallow fondant on to the pink horse.