Eggless and dairy-free spiced biscuits that are perfect for the festive season.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, margarine and vanilla.
Add the flour, xanthan gum and spices. Mix it into the wet mixture until it starts to stick then press it together into a ball of dough. The dough should not be sticky nor crumbly.
Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. This will help the biscuits hold shape as they bake.
In the meantime, preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (or 160°C/325°F for fan or convection ovens). Line a large tray with baking paper.
Once chilled, roll the dough out onto a floured surface until it's ¼ of an inch thick. Rotate with each roll to prevent sticking.
Use a 2.5-inch star cutter to cut out the biscuits. Reroll the leftover pieces of dough until it's all used up.
Place them onto your tray, baking careful not to break them as you pick them up.
Bake for 15 minutes. Leave to cool completely before icing.
Mix the icing sugar and water together until smooth. Pipe or spoon it onto your biscuits, leave it to set, then enjoy!