Embrace the spirit of the season with these delightful Christmas Fruit Biscuits, a perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Ideal for gifting or enjoying with a warm cup of tea, this recipe delivers a classic, comforting flavor that evokes festive cheer. You'll find these biscuits incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just a few common pantry staples and a good quality baking sheet. For the best results, we recommend using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to cream the butter and sugar efficiently, though a hand mixer works perfectly well too. When shopping for ingredients, look for plump, moist dried mixed fruit – often found in the baking aisle of your local grocery store – and ensure your all-purpose flour is fresh. Don't forget to pick up some colorful glacé cherries and candied peel to give these biscuits that iconic Christmas look and taste. A batch of these baked goodies is sure to become a cherished part of your family’s Christmas traditions, offering a taste of homemade warmth in every bite.
Ingredient
- 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 175g caster sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 350g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 200g mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 50g glacé cherries, halved
- 25g candied orange peel, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
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