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# Preheat oven to 350F, Gas mark 4, 180C
# cut the butter into small cubes and mix with the flour in a mixing bowl until like fine breadcrumbs
# Stir in the muscovado sugar, ground cinnamon and the grated lemon rind
# Stir in the egg yolk and enough water to mix into a soft dough
# Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth then roll out a quarter inch (0.5cm) thick
# Cut out biscuits with a rabbit cutter or make a template and cut out biscuits with a knife
# Place on un-greased baking sheets and bake for 10-15 minutes until a pale golden colour
# Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
# Decorate with currants for eyes and marshmallows for tails, fixing them with a little decorating icing
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