Ah, winter has really set in now hasn't it? The mornings are getting colder, my eyes are getting drier and town centres are looking brighter. Literally, I'm worried about being blinded by the Christmas lights which were switched on last week?! Now I love Christmas, but I do not expect to see a fully decked out tree on the 5th of November, as well as being bombarded with numerous Christmas adverts before I've even heard even one festive Jingle. (Team Sainsburys by the way).
In light of the festive steam train that is Christmas, I was thinking about all the amazing food there is at this time of year. Now, I'm not someone who enjoys your typical festive treats. Mince pies, Christmas cake, sprouts? No thank you. Basically anything involving dried fruits is killing my Christmas spirit. Due to my repulsion of all things raisin related, I decided to share my grans simple recipe to turn simple biscuits into a must have for me this winter.
In case the quality was far too insulting for your eyes, you will need:
- Softened butter - 250g/8oz (I like using Flora Buttery)
- Caster sugar - 100g/4oz
- Self raising flour - 100g/4oz
- Grated rind from a large orange
- Chocolate chips
Lightly grease two baking trays. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or fork. Add the chocolate chips and flour, mix well. Form the dough into walnut sized pieces and roll between your palms. Place the balls of dough onto a baking tray (9 is about right). Dip a fork into a cup of water a flatten the dough into a biscuit shape. Bake for 15-20 minutes at fan oven 150c or gas mark 4.
It's that simple! Please do let me know your favourite recipes for festive treats and if you do in fact decide to make these biscuits!
Victoria ♥
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