Sweet Streamers

Sweet “streamers” are a perfect delight for a festive moment. They can be a sort of biscuits or small cakes decorated at will to resemble the cheerful and colorful streamers of celebrations. Here is the recipe for a classic star-shaped biscuit that could be decorated to resemble streamers:

Ingredients

• 250g of flour
• 125g of sugar
• 125g of butter at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• Food coloring (optional)
• Colored sprinkles or confetti for decorating

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the flour with salt.
2. In another bowl, cream the soft butter with sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
3. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the mixture of butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing until a smooth and compact dough is formed.
4. If you wish to color the dough, divide it into multiple parts and add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, kneading until the desired color is obtained.
5. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F).
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 3-5 mm thick.
8. Use star-shaped cutters to cut out the biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are slightly golden at the edges.
10. Let the biscuits cool before decorating them with colored sprinkles or confetti, using a bit of royal icing or melted chocolate to make the decorations stick.

Once decorated, your star-shaped streamer biscuits will be ready to add a touch of cheer to any party or celebration. Remember that creativity in decoration is essential to make these sweets unique and special!