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Homemade Party Rings – Classic British Biscuits (Cookies)

Homemade Party Rings will bring back memories of happy, birthday parties for those of us who grew up in the UK. This homemade version is a healthier take on this cookie recipe for your children and grandchildren.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

If you grew up in the UK, these pastel colored biscuits need no explanation. However, as I know many of you won’t be from the UK, these were (are?) a staple at children’s birthday parties.

Why not? After all, they are called “Party Rings“!

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My daughter gave me a set of British biscuit cutters a couple of years ago for my birthday because she knew I had been eyeing them on Amazon. I’ve already posted the recipe for Bourbon biscuits using the cutter.

bourbon biscuits recipe British classic

I had already shared the recipe for custard creams before she bought them for me, but I had just made a rolled and pressed version. You’ll see the traditional store-bought shape on the recipe page.

half eaten homemade Custard Cream biscuit

Next are the Party Rings (and the last ones will be Jammy Dodgers)!

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

These are essentially sugar cookies coated in an icing glaze. Let me show you exactly how to make them.

Here is the biscuit cutters link~

Dexam British biscuit cookie cutters

Homemade Party Rings (British Biscuits)

makes 3 dozen

FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (8 oz) good quality salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) sugar
  • 2 cups (10 oz) good quality, sifted, all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups confectioner’s (powdered) sugar, sifted
  • food coloring in purple, orange, and red (or pink)

Make the biscuits

Cream the butter and sugar well.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Bring the dough together on a flour dusted counter, then begin to roll it out.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Roll out to about 1/4″ thick.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Using the Party Rings cutter, cut the pastry.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Now use the inner cutter for the center hole of each homemade party rings biscuits, then place on a silicone lined baking tray.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Bake in a 350º F ( 175º C) oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a rack.

Make the icing and decorate

Make the icing using the confectioner’s sugar and just enough water to make a runny consistency. If a biscuit is dipped into the icing, a little will drip off, but won’t all run off.

Divide the icing into four bowls. Leave one white, color the other three: pale purple, light pink and pale orange.

Dip some of the homemade party rings biscuits and place back on the rack. Before the icing sets, take another color of icing and pull lines across the top from a teaspoon or knife.

drizzling a biscuit

Next, take a skewer or toothpick and make lines across the icing lines you just made. Allow to dry completely.

making party rings biscuits cookies

Repeat with the rest of the homemade party rings biscuits with the other colors.

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

They’re a simple, buttery biscuit with a light glaze. I bet everyone will love them!

bitten biscuit

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Homemade party rings biscuits cookies

Homemade Party Rings - a Classic British Biscuit (Cookie)

Yield: 36
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

A copy of a classic children's favorite cookie in the UK.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (8 oz) good quality salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) sugar
  • 2 cups (10 oz) good quality, sifted, all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (14 oz) confectioner’s (powdered) sugar, sifted
  • food coloring in purple, orange, and red (or pink)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar well.
  2. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Bring the dough together on a flour dusted counter, then begin to roll it out.
  4. Roll out to about 1/4" thick.
  5. Using the Party Rings cutter, cut the pastry.
  6. Use the inner cutter for the center hole of each biscuit, then place on a silicone lined baking tray.
  7. Bake in a 350º F ( 175º C) oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a rack.
  8. Make the icing using the confectioner's sugar and just enough water to make a runny consistency. If a biscuit is dipped into the icing, a little will drip off, but won't all run off.
  9. Divide the icing into four bowls. Leave one white, color the other three: pale purple, light pink and pale orange.
  10. Dip some of the homemade party rings biscuits and place back on the rack. Before the icing sets, take another color of icing and pull lines across the top from a teaspoon or knife.
  11. Next, take a skewer or toothpick and make lines across the icing lines you just made. Allow to dry completely.
  12. Repeat with the rest of the homemade party rings biscuits with the other colors.

Notes

  • You can skip the extra stripe decoration if you want a less time-consuming treat.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 315Total Fat: 10gCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2g

Nutrition information is only estimated.

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Another Scottish blogger, my friend Janice has lovely Hot Cross Shortbread Cookies for you for another baking adventure.

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19 Comments

  1. Gosh, I really remember them, Christina! Had no idea what they were called but remember they were very sweet and loved their pastel patterned glazed tops. How clever of you to make your own! Love your fancy personalised tea towel, btw!

  2. Christina, these are so much fun! And of course, having grown up here in the US, I’ve never heard of them. Thank you for the intro. ;-) I can see why these cookies would be the star of every party. The shape alone is exciting, after all they look like donuts! :-)

  3. These are sweet little works of art, Christina! I certainly didn’t know them before, but now will know to look for them when I am in the UK! (Or jus ”man up” and make some of my own! Looking forward to the Jammy Dodgers!

  4. I’m a great fan of British desserts and have made several … shortbreads, maids of honour tarts and even chocolate digestive biscuits. These biscuits look delicious and so pretty. If I had that cute little cutter, I’d give them a try but I think I’m going to make some Jammy Dodgers while I still have strawberry jam in the fridge. :)