Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 185 grams butter
- 220 grams caster sugar (1 cup)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 375 grams cake or all-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
Optional Decoration
- Icing sugar to dust
- Icing or frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time your dough is ready for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the butter, caster sugar, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated with the butter.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Eggs: Add the cake or all-purpose flour, along with the egg and egg yolk into the food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a soft dough, but be careful not to over-process.
- Knead Dough and Chill: Remove the dough from the processor and lightly knead it to bring it into a cohesive ball. Wrap the dough tightly in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps with rolling and cutting.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of baking paper, roll the chilled dough to about 5mm (½ cm) thickness. This thickness ensures a snappy biscuit texture once baked.
- Cut Shapes: Use cookie cutters or a round cutter about 7cm in diameter to cut the dough into evenly sized shapes. Consistency in size allows for even baking.
- Arrange on Baking Tray: Place the cut dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or a silicone baking mat, leaving some space between each biscuit for even cooking.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Start checking at 10 minutes to avoid over-browning. Rotate the baking tray halfway through the baking time to ensure even coloring.
- Cool Biscuits: Carefully transfer the baked biscuits onto a wire cooling rack immediately after removing them from the oven. This prevents carry-over cooking and keeps them from becoming too brown.
- Decorate and Serve: Once completely cooled, dust with icing sugar or decorate with icing or frosting if desired. Enjoy your crisp, buttery vanilla snap biscuits as a delightful treat.
Notes
- These biscuits are delicious eaten plain but also serve as a perfect base for decorating with icing or frosting.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for several weeks to maintain freshness.
- The biscuits freeze well for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- To enjoy after freezing, thaw them at room temperature for a couple of hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
