Tipperary Biscuits

These are a traditional Scottish cookie-very spicy and not too sweet. They are a treat for the grown-ups, too. Wonderful with a nice mug of tea. Yum!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• ¼ cup milk, or as needed
• 1 cup strawberry jam
• 1 tablespoon allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one a time, mixing well after each one. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice and cinnamon; stir into the batter until blended. The dough will be very stiff.

Step 3

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a juice glass or cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges start to brown lightly. Cool cookies on wire racks for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

While cookies cool, make the frosting. Beat the butter and salt together until soft, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth and light.

Step 6

Spread strawberry jam onto one side of a cookie, then top with another cookie to make a jam sandwich. Spread frosting on top, and place a maraschino cherry half in the center before the frosting sets. Repeat with the remaining cookies.