Empire Biscuits (a/k/a Cookies to non-Brits)

• 8 ounces plain flour
• 3 ounces caster sugar
• 6 ounces butter
• fruit jam, for sandwich filling
• icing, to decorate
• cherries, halves to decorate

1. Mix flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the butter.
2. Knead well to form a smooth paste.
3. Roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out round shapes with pastry cutters.
4. Place on a greased baking tray.
5. Cook in a slow 300- 325 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
6. Once cooled, sandwich 2 biscuits together with strawberry or raspberry jam.
7. Decorate top with icing and half a cherry.

flour, caster sugar, butter, fruit jam, icing, cherries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/empire-biscuits-a-k-a-cookies-to-non-brits-24085 (may not work)