Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened ((110g))
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar ((55g))
  • 1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar ((55g))
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar ((50g))
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour ((125g))
  • 2 Tbsp. Cornflour ((15g))
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp Mixed Spice
  • 1 Pinch Cloves
  • 3/4 Cup Crushed Digestive Biscuits (Graham Crackers) ((65g))
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 and 1/2 Cups Icing Sugar ((185g))
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter ((25g))
  • 1-2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1-4 tsp Boiling Water

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with cooking paper.
  • Beat the butter and all the sugars together.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla essence.
  • Crush the biscuits either by hand or in a food processor.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and beat on a low speed until all combined into a sticky dough.
  • Roll into balls and place on the tray, making sure ou leave space between each ball as they will spread a little.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3/4 of an hour.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. They will be soft.
  • While you wait for the cookies cool make the icing.
  • Place the icing sugar and butter in a bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice and 1 tsp of boiling water. Mix until it is a thick but pipeable consistency. Add more water as needed.
  • Line the cookies up and place the icing in a piping bag with a thin tip and pipe in a straight line over all the cookies. Turn the cookies 90° and repeat.