Best Venetian Biscuits recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan forced. Line 2 x baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2

Place flour, sugar, coconut and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla paste and process for 20-30 seconds or until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and currant and pulse until mixture comes together. Form into 1 tablespoon sized balls, place on prepared trays and flatten slightly. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

For the icing, combine icing sugar, remaining vanilla paste and 2 teaspoons of water, mixing until smooth. Adding a little extra water if needed. Spread around ½ a teaspoon of icing over each biscuit and leave to set.