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Halloween biscuits

Ghostly Halloween Biscuits with a Crunchy Surprise Inside

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These Halloween biscuits are ghost-shaped with a crunchy popping candy surprise inside, perfect for family fun and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 200 g Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture; margarine can be a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 200 g Golden Caster Sugar Introduces sweetness and tenderness; use regular caster sugar if golden isn't on hand.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together; for a vegan option, try flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor; almond extract is a nice twist for added depth.
  • 400 g Plain Flour Forms the biscuit structure; whole wheat flour is a healthier alternative but may change the texture.
For the Surprise Center
  • 20 g Popping Candy Adds the fun surprise texture within each biscuit; consider using rainbow sprinkles for a playful touch.
For Decoration
  • 100 g Icing Sugar Needed for the icing to hold the biscuits together and for elegant decoration.
  • White, Black and Grey Sugar Paste Ideal for creating spooky designs; colored icing or chocolate decorations can serve as good substitutes.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie cutter
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then mix in the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, stirring until well combined. Gradually incorporate the flour to form a smooth dough.
  3. Roll out the dough to about 5mm thick and cut out 12 ghost shapes. Chill on the baking tray for a bit longer.
  4. Using a small cutter, punch out holes in the centers of four of the ghost biscuits. Bake for 10-12 minutes until pale but firm. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Mix icing sugar with water to create a thick icing consistency.
  6. Spread icing on the edges of a whole biscuit, place a cut biscuit on top, fill the center with popping candy, and seal with more icing.
  7. Decorate the biscuits with colored sugar paste or icing pens, allowing them to set before displaying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid sticky dough by adding more flour if needed. Chill before baking and let decorated biscuits set fully before stacking or handling.

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