Delicious Empire Biscuits Recipe

Empire Biscuits are a classic Scottish treat consisting of two shortbread cookies sandwiched together with jam and topped with icing. These sweet and buttery treats are perfect for afternoon tea or as a special dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until they are just starting to turn golden brown.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
8. Once the cookies are cool, spread a layer of raspberry jam on the bottom of half of the cookies.
9. Place the remaining cookies on top of the jam-covered cookies to create sandwich cookies.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the icing.
11. Spread the icing over the top of the sandwich cookies and allow it to set before serving.
12. Enjoy your delicious Empire Biscuits with a hot cup of tea or coffee!

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