How to make santa hat jammy biscuits

Christmas Treats and Santa Hat Biscuits

These adorable cookies are perfect for a cozy Christmas afternoon, or a fun baking activity for Christmas eve. Not only do they look the part with their red-and-white "Santa hats," but they’re also irresistibly tasty.

Here’s how you can make your own:

Santa Hat Biscuits Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 20 biscuits

Ingredients

⭐️ 200g Butter (unsalted, softened)
⭐️ 200g Caster Sugar
⭐️ 320g Plain White Flour
⭐️ 1 Egg (medium)
⭐️ 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
⭐️ 0.5 tsp Baking Powder
⭐️ 50g Raspberry Jam
⭐️ 60g Icing Sugar

Method

1. Prepare the Baking Tray and Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C/gas mark 4). Line two large baking trays with non-stick baking parchment.

2. Make the Dough:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.
   Add the beaten egg and mix until fully combined.

3. Form the Dough:
   Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

4. Shape the Biscuits:
   Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
   Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out the biscuit shapes and place them on the baking trays, leaving enough space for spreading.

5. Create the Hat Indentation:
   Using the handle of a knife, gently press the center of each biscuit to create a triangular hollow, mimicking a hat’s shape.

6. Fill with Jam:
   Spoon about ½ tsp of raspberry jam into the hollow of each biscuit, filling it completely.

7. Bake:
   Place the trays in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are just lightly colored.
   Allow the biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Decorate:
   Mix the icing sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk or water to create a smooth icing. Transfer the icing to a piping bag and cut a small hole at the tip.
   Pipe the "bobble" at the top of the hat and a line of icing at the base for the rim. Alternatively, use a white icing pen for added ease.

These Santa Hat Biscuits are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings, with their buttery base, tangy jam, and festive design. Whether you serve them with a cup of hot cocoa or package them as gifts, they’re bound to spread Christmas cheer.

Happy baking, and Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄