Once completely cool, sift a little icing sugar over the biscuits with the holes. Spread about 1 teaspoon of jam or lemon curd onto the underside of each whole biscuit.

While biscuits bake, hull and quarter strawberries, if using. Stir together mixed berries, lemon juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a medium bowl until combined.

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The spiced, caramelised biscuit can be traced back to the 17 th century when large quantities of spices were brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch made the biscuits with wheat ...