Milk Biscuit Men

Makes 12

150g plain flour, sifted

100g plain wholemeal flour, sifted

50g ground almonds

2 tsp baking powder

half tsp salt

60g caster sugar

50g slightly salted butter, diced

1 tsp vanilla essence

200ml milk

Pre-heat the oven to 200C, 180 C fan, 400 F, gas Mark 6.

Sift flours, ground almonds, baking powder, salt and 50g sugar into a food processor bowl. Add the diced butter and pulse the processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Mix together the vanilla essence and milk. Gradually add the milk until a soft dough is formed. You may not need all the milk.

Turn out on to a slightly floured board and lightly knead for 30 seconds.

Roll to about 3mm thickness and cut with a floured ‘gingerbread man’ cutter.

Place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick parchment. Brush biscuits with the remaining milk and sprinkle with remaining caster sugar.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.