Empire Biscuits (Classic Scottish Iced Cookies with Raspberry Jam)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
20 biscuits
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
Empire Biscuits (Classic Scottish Iced Cookies with Raspberry Jam)
Description
Starting with a mix of butter and sugar creamed together, the batter includes egg and flour mixed to a crumbly dough that is rolled thin (about 1/8") and cut into round biscuit shapes. Baking at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden ensures a tender yet crisp texture. After cooling, pairs of biscuits are joined with raspberry jam. The tops are coated in a slightly runny confectioners' sugar icing and decorated with candied cherries, adding a colorful traditional finish.
The number of biscuits this recipe produces depends on the size of the cutter used, allowing some flexibility in batch size. Enjoy Empire Biscuits alongside tea for a classic Scottish treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ticks butter
- ⅓ cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 20 candied cherries to decorate
- 13 oz raspberry jam as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃)
- Mix the butter and sugar together until it forms a homogenous mixture. Add the egg and mix well. Next add the flour until it forms a crumbly consistency.
- Turn onto a floured surface and form into a smooth dough. Do not overwork the dough. Roll out quite thinly (about 1/8") and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
- Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes (I turn them once through baking). Put on cooling rack. Then, when completely cool, choose a mate for each cookie.
- Coat the tops with confectioner's sugar mixed with milk or water (to a thick, but runny consistency as in the photo below).
- Top with a piece of candied cherry in the center, then sandwich together cookies with raspberry jam and enjoy with a cup of tea!
Notes
- The quantity of biscuits depends on the cutter size used for shaping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscuit | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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