225g unsalted butter, softened

4 tbsp icing sugar

2 egg yolks

350g plain flour, sifted

2 tbsp cornflour, sifted

¼ tsp fine salt

1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor

80g unsalted butter

85g soft light brown sugar

2 eggs

½ tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp grated nutmeg

100g plain flour, sifted

¼ tsp baking powder

1 tbsp spiced rum (optional)

20g desiccated coconut

20g crystallised ginger, chopped

50g dried apricot, chopped

50g dried mulberry (optional)

100g dates, pitted and chopped

50g blanched almonds, chopped

50g brazil nuts, chopped

50g walnuts, chopped