Empire Biscuits a K a Cookies to Non Brits
Indulge in the timeless charm of Empire Biscuits, a nostalgic treat beloved in the UK and beyond. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sandwiched with a sweet layer of strawberry or raspberry jam, then topped with a glossy powdered sugar icing and crowned with a halved glacé cherry for a touch of old-world elegance. The delicate combination of crumbly biscuit layers and fruity filling makes them perfect for afternoon tea or as an eye-catching treat for special occasions. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners looking to master a classic. Whether you call them cookies or biscuits, these delightful confections promise to bring a taste of Britain to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 100 grams strawberry or raspberry jam
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 12 pieces glacé cherries (halved)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out the dough to approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thick.
Using a round cookie cutter (about 6cm/2.5 inches in diameter), cut out circles and place them onto the prepared baking tray. Gather scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, spread about 1 teaspoon of jam onto the flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich with the remaining cookies, flat side down, to create a filled biscuit.
In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and water to create a smooth icing with a thick yet spreadable consistency.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of icing onto the top of each sandwiched biscuit, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon or a small offset spatula.
While the icing is still wet, place half a glacé cherry in the center of each biscuit. Allow the icing to set completely before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Empire Biscuits with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.4 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.5 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.0 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
