These simple buttery biscuits are made with agave syrup, which is sweeter than sugar, meaning you can add less while still achieving a delicious taste

• Preparation and cooking time
  • Prep:15 mins
  • Cook:10 mins
  • plus cooling
• Easy
• Makes 36

Ingredients

• 150g plain flour
• 80g butter
• 3 tbsp agave syrup
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 vanilla pod

Method

• STEP 1

  Beat the flour, butter, agave syrup, egg yolks, the seeds from the vanilla pod and a pinch of salt together in a stand mixer to make a smooth dough. Wrap the dough and chill for 30 minutes.

• STEP 2

  Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface and cut out 36 cookies with biscuit cutters.

• STEP 3

  Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cover two baking sheets with baking parchment. Lift the cookies onto the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.