International Recipe : Mixed Fruit Biscuits

Makes about 100 cookies

Ingredients:

• 250g butter, softened
  
• 100g icing sugar
  
• 75g mixed peel
  
• 340g flour, sifted
  
• 2 egg whites

Directions:

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
2. Combine the mixed peel and sifted flour. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture in the mixer bowl and continue mixing to blend well.
3. Finally, add the egg whites, and beat mixture until thoroughly blended.
4. Form into shapes and lay out on a greased and floured baking tray.
5. Bake in a preheated oven of 180 degrees C for ten to 15 minutes. When cooked, store in an airtight container.