Butter Biscuits

Frosting these cupcake-shaped cookies is a perfect activity for a cupcake-themed party. Alternatively, frosted cupcake cookies are a gorgeous party favor for birthday party guests to take home.

125g butter
1 tspn vanilla extract
150g caster sugar
2 tspns milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
150g plain flour
200g self-raising flour

1. Beat butter, vanilla extract and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until smooth.

2. Beat in milk and eggs.

3. Stir in sifted flours.

4. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth.

5. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 190C (375F).

7. Roll dough between sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick.

8. Cut out cupcake shapes.

9. Place on greased oven trays.

10. Bake for about 10 minutes or until firm.

11. Cool cupcake biscuits on wire racks.

Frosting:
3 egg whites
560g icing sugar
food coloring

1. Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until frothy.

2. Gradually beat in sifted icing sugar.

3. Divide mixture into three or four bowls and tint till desired color is reached.