Recipe Tip: Butter Biscuits

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Beat butter, icing/powdered sugar, hazelnuts, cinnamon, cloves and a little flour in a food processor.

2. Step 2

   Add remaining flour and knead until it forms a smooth dough.

3. Step 3

   Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

4. Step 4

   For the icing, blend the icing/powdered sugar, water and egg yolks in a food processor until light and fluffy.

5. Step 5

   Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to a thickness of approx. 5mm, cut into round shapes (approx. 5cm in size), then cut in half with a small knife.

6. Step 6

   Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 160 °C until golden brown (approx. 18 min.)

7. Step 7

   Spread the icing on the top of the biscuits with a smooth knife and let dry overnight.