Proudly South African Cookies

Method

For the Cookies:

• In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter or margarine and castor sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the honey and vanilla essence, mixing until well combined.
• Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
• Preheat your oven to 180°C.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 5mm thickness.
• Using shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the dough and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.



For the Glaze Icing:

• Sift the icing sugar and add just enough warm milk to achieve a smooth, runny consistency.
• Add the essence and mix, then divide into batches and colour with desired colouring.
• Decorate the cookies by piping flags, patterns and Springboks onto the tops.
• Use a piping bag with a small round tip or simply spread the icing with a knife to decorate the cooled cookies.
• Use your gel pens to add details.