Description
Crisp, golden, and infused with the warm aroma of vanilla, these Vanilla Snap Biscuits are a timeless treat perfect for tea time, gifting, or a sweet snack any time of day.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 125g, softened, adds richness and tenderness
- Caster Sugar: 100g, sweetens and helps create that crisp texture
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, infuses the dough with warm, aromatic flavor
- Plain Flour: 150g, forms the structure of the biscuit
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon, gives a gentle lift
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances flavor
- Milk: 1–2 tablespoons, helps bring the dough together
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure baking sheet is ready and lined.
- Assemble the Dish: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the butter mixture. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
- Cook to Perfection: Roll dough into small balls, place on the baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden.
- Finishing Touches: Allow biscuits to cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pair with a hot drink or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Space biscuits evenly to avoid merging during baking.
- Brush tops with milk before baking for extra golden color.
- Cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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