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Here’s a simple recipe for holiday biscuits with icing that serves around 4 people:

Ingredients for Biscuits:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Festive sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Ingredients for Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cubed cold butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for the biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
7. While the biscuits are cooling, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add food coloring to achieve your preferred holiday colors.
8. Once the biscuits have cooled completely, drizzle or spread the icing over the top of each biscuit. Add festive sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration if desired.
9. Let the icing set before serving.

These holiday biscuits with icing are a delightful treat for festive gatherings or as a sweet snack during the holiday season!