Ingredients

  • 3 12 ounces butter, softened
  • 6 ounces sugar
  • 2 ounces light brown sugar
  • 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for decorating
  • 1 egg
  • 3 12 fluid ounces sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
  • 6 ounces plain flour
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cream together the butter, sugars, cinnamon and egg until light and fluffy.
  • Add the sour cream and lemon zest and beat well until well blended.
  • Gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour, and then drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto baking sheets covered with non-stick baking paper (allow room for them to spread during the baking process).
  • Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top of each biscuit.
  • Bake at 190 degrees C/ 375 degrees F/ Gas Mark 5 for 10-15 minutes, or until they are a light brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container at room temperature.