Iced Spice Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 190c/375f/gas mark 5.
2. 2
   Beat the butter and sugar til fluffy then beat the egg in bit by bit.
3. 3
   Sift in the flour, salt and spice.
4. 4
   Mix well and make a ball of firm dough.
5. 5
   Roll the dough out until 1/4 inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut dough into shapes.
7. 7
   Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
8. 8
   Mix the icing sugar and hot water until smooth.
9. 9
   Colour if necessary.
10. 10
    Spread onto biscuits.