Bourbon Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder and cocoa.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy and beat in syrup.
3. 3
   Stir in half of the flour mixture.
4. 4
   Turn dough on to working surface and knead in remaining flour mixture.
5. 5
   Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
6. 6
   Sprinkle top with granulated sugar and press in with rolling pin.
7. 7
   Cut dough into neat fingers (approx. 1 x 2 1/2 inches).
8. 8
   Lift on to greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Prick each biscuit 2 or 3 times with a fork.
10. 10
    Bake at 325oF/160oC/gas mark 3 for 15-20 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool.
12. 12
    Beat all remaining ingredients for filling together.
13. 13
    Sandwich biscuits together in pairs.