Why not make your own tasty favours?

FAVOURS are a great way to make a statement at your wedding and can be a lovely personal touch which your guests will remember forever.
By Amy Westby
Published 14th Apr 2011, 14:48 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2017, 06:37 BST

Depending on the size of your wedding, they can prove expensive but with a little creativity they don’t have to be.

One of the best ways to personalise your favours is to make them yourself. Now this may prove time-consuming but if you team up with your bridesmaids and plan in advance there is no reason why you can’t do just that.

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A simple recipe that is cheap and easy to do is shortbread. Once you’ve cracked the basic recipe you can add your own twists and own ingredients - just remember not to experiment days before the wedding! Practice is essential especially when you have a lot of people to cater for.

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    This recipe is simple and easy to follow and you can use whatever shape cutter you fancy - from hearts to shoes, anything goes.

    Ingredients (to make 6/8 heart shaped biscuits with a 3cm width):

    180g/6oz plain flour

    125g/4oz butter (diced at room temperature)

    55g/2oz caster sugar

    How to make your shortbreads:

    Set the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark five.

    Beat the sugar and butter together until the mixture is smooth.

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    Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Now is the time to add your extra bits - try chocolate chips.

    Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm thick.

    Cut out your shapes and place onto a non-stick baking tray. Sprinkle with icing sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

    Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown (keep your eye on them so they don’t go crisp).

    Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

    Decoration:

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    You can buy individual plastic self-seal bags from lots of craft shops. Make sure your bag is big enough for your biscuit / s.

    Place a biscuit in the bag and seal.

    Use a piece of ribbon / lace to tie the bag in a cluster.

    Cut out a name tag using card (any shape you like) and add you guests name to double up as a name place.

    Store in a cool, dry place and try not to nibble on them before the big day!!

    Happy baking.

    Tip: If baking isn't your thing - leave it to the experts. Many specialists offer a favour making service which can be delivered straight to your venue.