Looking for a Christmas treats recipe the kids can help with? These Christmas star biscuits, shared by Mykidstime parent Deirdre C, are simple to make and taste wonderful with warm notes of cinnamon, lemon and almond. They’re sturdy enough for little hands to decorate, and they make a lovely homemade gift for teachers, grandparents or anyone else on your Christmas list.
Ingredients 
- 175g softened butter
- 125g soft brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
- 225g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 50g chopped almonds
- 25g digestive biscuits, crushed
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon, then stir in the lemon rind, chopped almonds and crushed biscuit crumbs. Bring the mixture together to make a firm dough.
2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a depth of about 8mm, then cut out the biscuits using a star-shaped cutter.
3. Line your baking trays with parchment paper and place the biscuits on top. Chill for 10 minutes, then bake at gas mark 4 (180°C/350°F) for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Leave the biscuits on the tray for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Store in an airtight tin — if they last that long!
6. These biscuits freeze well and make a great gift for grandparents when the kids get involved in baking and decorating them. They’re lovely iced or dusted with a little extra cinnamon for a festive finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. The dough can be made a day or two in advance and kept chilled, well wrapped, in the fridge until you’re ready to roll and bake.
Can children help make these biscuits?
Definitely. Kids can help measure ingredients, mix the dough, cut out the star shapes and decorate the finished biscuits — it’s a great hands-on Christmas activity.
Can these biscuits be frozen?
Yes, the baked biscuits freeze well. Store them in an airtight container once fully cooled, and defrost at room temperature before serving or decorating.
How should I store the biscuits once baked?
Keep them in an airtight tin at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for several days, though they rarely last that long once the family finds them.
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