Zesty Crown Biscuits

These moreish biscuits can be made in any shapes and are the perfect treat for a party

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   1) Melt the chocolate in a small glass bowl over a pan of bowling water and leave to cool
   2) Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
   3) Sift the flour and baking powder together into the mix, adding the egg, orange zest and coffee, beat well
   4) Knead the dough until it forms a ball and cover tightly with cling film, chilling for 1 hour in the fridge
   5) Preheat the oven to 180 C/ Gas 4 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
   6) Roll out the dough to the thickness of a pound coin.
   7) Use a crown shape cutter to cut out shapes and place on the baking sheet.
   8) Cook in the over for 10 minutes and then leave to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
   9) Decorate to your taste.