PerfectSweet Almond Biscuits:

Makes approx 16 biscuits

You will need:

• An electric mixer
• A rubber spatula
• A scone tray lined with baking paper

Ingredients:

• 60g unsalted butter
• 35g (2 tablespoons) Perfect Sweet
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 30g (1/4 cup) ground almonds
• 1 egg
• 90g (3/4 cup) plain flour
• 1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Extra egg or milk to glaze biscuit pastry.

Method:

• Preheat oven to 200C
• Work butter and Perfect Sweet with wooden spoon; add lemon zest, ground almonds and vanilla extract together to form a crumble
• Beat egg with a fork and add to crumble mix
• Add flour and work to a smooth paste. Do not over mix
• Allow to rest in fridge for 20 minutes
• Roll out to 5mm in thickness
• Use cookie cutter to cut into approx 16 biscuits and place on baking paper on a tray leaving enough room for biscuits to spread
• Beat extra egg with fork (or milk) and brush over biscuit pastry
• Sprinkle crushed, flaked almonds on top
• Bake at 200C for 10-15 minutes
• Remove from oven and allow to cool on a tray