Spooky Cookie Plate

Heat the oven to 190°C (170° fan) 375°F gas 5. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

Beat the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light. Beat in the egg and vanilla, a little at a time, until well combined.

Stir in the flour until the mixture comes together as a dough. Roll out the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1cm|1/2". Using Halloween cookie cutters, (or a template) cut out pumpkin, cat and bat shapes and place on the baking tray.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until pale golden. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.

For the icing: sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl and stir in enough water to create a smooth mixture. Divide into 3 smaller bowls and stir in the food colourings.

Carefully spread most of the icing onto the biscuits and leave to set.