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225g (8oz) butter, softened

110g (4oz) caster sugar

275g (10oz) plain flour

Ground spices or finely grated zest (optional; see Variations below)

1 Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F), Gas Mark 3.

2 Cream the butter in a large bowl or in a food mixer until soft. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3 Sift in the flour and spices or grated zest (if using) and bring the mixture together to form a dough.

4 Using your hands, roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them slightly apart on a baking tray (no need to grease or line). Flatten them slightly with the back of a damp fork and bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until they are light golden brown and slightly firm on top.

5 Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.