Lucy M. These Mary Berry Easter Biscuits are a delightful treat that will fill your home with the sweet scents of cinnamon and spice. Perfect for Easter celebrations, they’re crunchy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. You can enjoy these biscuits with a cup of tea or share them with family and friends for a festive treat.
The magic of Easter isn’t just in the decorations, but in the food we share, and Mary Berry Easter Biscuits are a personal favorite. With each biscuit, you get a perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and citrusy flavors. The currants lend just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the cinnamon and zest, making every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (75g) sugar
- ½ cup (115g) salted butter, softened
- 1 extra-large egg, separated
- 1 ⅔ cups (200g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (55g) currants
- ¼ cup (30g) candied orange or lemon peel, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- A little sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Begin by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking as they bake.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar, beating them together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes of mixing.
- Add the egg yolk: Separate the egg, keeping the egg white aside for later. Add the egg yolk into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing it in until well combined.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together, then gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated. If the dough seems a bit too dry, add a small splash of milk to bring it all together.
- Add the currants and candied peel: Stir in the currants and finely chopped candied peel, which will add a wonderful burst of flavor to the dough.
- Shape the biscuits: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Use a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to create shapes, and arrange them neatly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg white and sprinkle sugar: Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush it over the biscuits. Top each one with a sprinkle of sugar for a sweet, crisp finish.
- Bake the biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy once they have cooled slightly, or store them for later!
Mary Berry Easter Biscuits
Ingredients
Method
- Begin by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the biscuits from sticking as they bake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar, beating them together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes of mixing.
- Separate the egg, keeping the egg white aside for later. Add the egg yolk into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing it in until well combined.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together, then gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just incorporated. If the dough seems a bit too dry, add a small splash of milk to bring it all together.
- Stir in the currants and finely chopped candied peel, which will add a wonderful burst of flavor to the dough.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Use a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to create shapes, and arrange them neatly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush it over the biscuits. Top each one with a sprinkle of sugar for a sweet, crisp finish.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown around the edges.
- Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy once they have cooled slightly, or store them for later!
Notes
Tip for Reviving Soft Cookies
If your Mary Berry Easter Biscuits (or any cookies) have gone a little soft, don’t worry! You can easily bring them back to their crispiness. Simply place the cookies on a baking sheet and pop them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for just a few minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking, but this quick step will help refresh them, making them crisp and perfect again, just like when they were first baked. It’s a simple trick to extend the life of your cookies and enjoy them for a little longer!If you’re loving the light, buttery goodness of these Mary Berry Easter Biscuits, but you’re also looking for a snack that’s a little more wholesome, our Fruity Granola Bars are the perfect choice. Packed with fruit and oats, they make for a nutritious treat you can enjoy anytime. Head over to the Fruity Granola Bars recipe to whip up a delicious, energy-boosting snack!
Tip for Reviving Soft Cookies
If your Mary Berry Easter Biscuits (or any cookies) have gone a little soft, don’t worry! You can easily bring them back to their crispiness. Simply place the cookies on a baking sheet and pop them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for just a few minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking, but this quick step will help refresh them, making them crisp and perfect again, just like when they were first baked. It’s a simple trick to extend the life of your cookies and enjoy them for a little longer!
Nutritional Value (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 100mg
Conclusion
These Mary Berry Easter Biscuits are the perfect addition to your Easter table or a delightful treat to enjoy any time of year. With the combination of sweet currants, spicy cinnamon, and a hint of citrus, they’re simply irresistible. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because, I promise these biscuits will be loved by all.
