Name: Honey stars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 250 gram butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1/3 cup creamed honey; 2 egg yolks; 2 1/4 cup plain flour; 1/2 cup self-raising flour; 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Ingredients

250 gram butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup caster sugar

1/3 cup creamed honey

2 egg yolks

2 1/4 cup plain flour

1/2 cup self-raising flour

1/2 cup raspberry jam

Method

1.Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, honey and yolks in a small bowl until light and fluffy; transfer to a large bowl. stir in sifted flours. Knead briefly on a floured surface; shape into a disc. Wrap dough in plastic food warp; Chill for 30 minutes.

2.Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

3.Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each dough piece between sheets of baking paper until 4mm thick chill for 15 minutes. Dip a 7cm star-shaped cutter in flour. Cut 20 stars from each dough piece.

4.Dip a 3.5cm star-shaped cutter in flour. Cut small stars from centre of half the stars. Place on prepared trays; bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool biscuits on trays. Spread a teaspoon of jam on each whole star; sandwich with remaining stars.

Make ahead: Prepare biscuit dough and store in fridge for up to 2 days.
Note

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