Iced Shapes

Directions

Cream together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in the flour and lemon rind and mix to a firm dough.

Roll out on a lightly-floured surface to about ½ to ¼ inch thickness and stamp out fancy shapes with biscuit cutters.

Place, well apart, on lightly greased baking sheets and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 15 to 20 minutes until firm and lightly browned.

Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Place the icing sugar in a small bowl and gradually add the water until the icing is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or water.

Add a few drops of food colouring, spread the icing on to the cooled biscuits and decorate with coloured balls.

• Decoration: 4 ozs icing sugar, 1 to 2 Tablespoons warm water, Food colouring, Coloured balls