Chocolate dipped Vanilla Whirls (VG)

These are so quick to make and are a staple in our house, I often make them as an edible gift and I have a great orange and lemon variation too! One thing to really make these sing – good vanilla paste. I use a brand called Vanilla Mart as it gives lots of those lovely little flecks of vanilla, it's one ingredient that is worth going the extra mile for! My version uses a piping bag for speed and a good finish but if you’re unsure or don’t have one just use an ice cream scoop to pop them on the baking tray then squash them down with a fork! These are great to make into edible gifts, to take to a friends and share over a drink and a chat, or to pop the kettle on at home, wrap up in a blanket and devour all on your own like they never existed. I won’t tell if you don’t! 250g baking spread (I use an ALDI supermarket own to keep this vegan, but stork or a baking block would do too) 50g icing sugar 2 tbsp cornflower 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 block of plain chocolate Sprinkles 1 - Oven at 190*c 2 - Using an electric whisk beat the sugar and baking spread till it goes light and soft, then add the vanilla. 3 - Add the flour and cornflower and mix till you have a soft pipeable dough. 4 - Using a piping bag with a large nozzle pipe between 18 – 22 swirls onto a lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until they start to brown on the edges, then leave to cool. 5 - Once the biscuits are cool melt the chocolate and dip each biscuit half way into the chocolate and sprinkle ontop some sprinkles then leave on a tray on the side or in the fridge for the chocolate to firm up – Enjoy! Variation – Orange OR lemon Instead of the vanilla add ½ tsp of orange or lemon essence and the zested rind of 2 large oranges or 2 lemons. Enjoy as is without the chocolate, or swap for white chocolate – a slightly more grown-up and equally delicious treat!