Empire Biscuits Recipe
Empire Biscuits are classic Scottish sandwich cookies made with buttery shortbread rounds filled with sweet raspberry or strawberry jam, topped with a simple glaze and a decorative cherry or sprinkles. These delightful treats are perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwich biscuits 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk or water
- glace cherries or sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Assemble: Spread jam on one cookie and sandwich with another.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk or water for glaze. Spread on biscuits and decorate with cherry or sprinkles.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use seedless jam for a smooth texture.
- Traditionally Scottish, enjoyed with tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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