British Spice Biscuits (Cookies)

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1/8 teaspoon mace
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter (100 g)
• 1/4 cup caster sugar (50 g aka superfine granulated)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon cold water (if needed, see instructions)
• FILLING
• jam (optional)
• icing (optional)

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt together.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then gradually beat in the egg.
3. Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add a tsp of cold water to bring the dough together if you need to.
4. Press into a disc, wrap in clear wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat the oven to 356u0b0F (180u0b0C / gas mark 4).
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to the thickness of a coin and using cookie cutters, cut-out shapes. Prick tops lightly with a fork. Lift onto parchment-lined baking sheets or well-greased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden in color.
8. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
9. If desired when cold, sandwich 2 biscuits together with jam, and drizzle light icing/glaze over tops.

allpurpose flour, salt, baking powder, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, clove, mace, nutmeg, butter, caster sugar, egg, cold water, filling, icing

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/british-spice-biscuits-cookies-425582 (may not work)