Tombstone Biscuits

Kids will love making these easy biscuits around Halloween time. They can get creative with decorating and be rewarded with a yummy biscuit! Adults might enjoy using these biscuits to adorn a Melting Middle Bleeding Graveyard.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 15 October 2020

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The perfect way to celebrate Halloween, these biscuits are very simple to make so kids will easily be able to get involved. They can be decorated however you like with writing icing pens, so get creative and enjoy!

NB Cooking notes: plus chilling and cooling

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

75 g
unsalted butter, softened
75 g
caster sugar
1/4 tsp.
vanilla extract
125 g
plain flour, plus extra to dust
Writing icing in various colours, to decorate

Directions

1. Step 1Using a handheld electric whisk, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Sift over the flour and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Tip out on to a clean work surface and bring together with your hands. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min.
2. Step 2Line two large baking sheets with baking parchment. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out dough, 5mm thick. Cut out tombstone shapes with a knife, roughly 4cm wide and 5cm tall, re-rolling trimmings as needed. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing a little apart. Chill for 30min until firm.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Bake biscuits for 15min until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating. Serve.

To Store:

Store in an airtight container, un-iced, at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Once iced, the biscuits are best eaten the same day.