Magical Fairy Wand Biscuits

Place the softened butter, golden caster sugar, plain flour, and a pinch of salt into a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a fine, sandy consistency. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and one tablespoon of cold water, then pulse again until the dough begins to clump together. Transfer the dough to a clean surface, knead briefly until smooth, then shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4) and line two large baking trays with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is slightly thicker than a pound coin. Use a star-shaped cutter to stamp out the biscuits. Carefully transfer the stars to the baking trays and gently press a lolly stick into the base of each star. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the icing by mixing the icing sugar with 2-3 teaspoons of water until you have a thick, spreadable consistency. Spread the icing over each cooled biscuit star and immediately decorate with colorful sprinkles. Allow the icing to set for at least one hour. For a final magical touch, tie colorful ribbons around the sticks just below the biscuit.