Christmas Tree Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Slowly add the eggs and beat until the mixture is smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in the flour, baking powder and spice and mix thoroughly.
4. 4
   Cover and chill for about 1 hour minimum.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4.
6. 6
   Carefully roll out the mixture on a floured surface and using Christmas biscuit cutters, cut out various shapes.
7. 7
   Using a skewer, make holes at the top of the shape to thread ribbons through.
8. 8
   Place on greased baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool on a wire rack.
10. 10
    When cool, thread with Christmas ribbons, decorate with icing and hang on your Christmas tree.