Oh Sherbet! (I Want That)

I am a total sucker for a pastel kitchen. That vintage, retro vibe is just up my alley. I’m a firm believer that the colours in a kitchen should make you want to lick the surfaces - after all, it’s a place designated specifically for creating tasty flavours and sweet treats, so what better way to be inspired than the shades on the wall, on the cupboards, the appliances and accessories. These spaces are utterly delicious with their hybrid sherbet-marshmallowy tones.

This post has three yummy layers: a recipe for pretty pastel biscuits; some interior inspiration; and shopping. Yay!

Pretty (Sparkly-If-You-Like) Pastel Heart Biscuits

240g (2 cups) cake flour extra,
for rolling
5ml (1 tsp) baking powder
a pinch of salt
100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
250ml (1 cup) sugar
1 large egg
5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract

Icing
300g icing sugar, sifted
45 – 60ml (3 – 4 tbsp) water
food colouring

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture, beating until well combined.
Divide the dough in half and flatten into discs. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and set aside for 5 minutes.
Roll the dough to a medium thickness between two sheets of baking paper. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared trays using a spatula.
Bake until golden, about 8 – 10 minutes depending on size. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
For the icing, combine the icing sugar with 45ml (3 tbsp) water and mix to form a thick paste. An extra 15ml (1 tbsp) of water can be added if it’s too thick. Divide into three bowls and add less than a drop of selected colours to each. Mix well and ice biscuits. Allow icing to set and serve.

Bling your biscuit – add sparkly sugar crystals, sugar garnishes or flowers to your icing before it sets.

Recipe from here and pic from here