Orange Biscuits (Makes 18)

This light biscuit is the perfect afternoon treat; serve with your favourite cup of tea. Or, serve a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a couple of biscuits for an elegant dessert.

Ingredients

·         50g margarine

·         75g caster sugar

·         75g plain flour

·         1 egg

·         50 g mixed peel

Method

1.       Preheat the oven to 160 °C

2.       Cream together the butter and sugar, until light and creamy.

3.       Beat in the egg.

4.       Fold in the flour and mixed peel.

5.       Grease a baking sheet, and place teaspoons of the mixture on the sheet. Leave space between the biscuits, as they will spread as they bake.

6.       Bake for 10-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack until cool.

7.       Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.