Lemon Star Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg and lemon zest.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Sift flour.
5. 5
   Stir into creamed mixture, mixing to a soft dough.
6. 6
   Shape dough into a ball.
7. 7
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Roll dough out on a floured surface to a thickness of 5mm.
9. 9
   Using a star shaped cutter, stamp out shapes.
10. 10
    Place on greased oven trays.
11. 11
    Bake at 180C degrees for 12 minutes until lightly golden.
12. 12
    Cool on wire racks.
13. 13
    -------------Icing------------.
14. 14
    Sift icing sugar in a bowl.
15. 15
    Mix in butter and lemon juice.
16. 16
    Add just enough water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
17. 17
    When biscuits are cold, spread with lemon icing and decorate with the cachous.