Biscuit recipes that prove biscuits are better homemade, including peanut butter biscuits, double chocolate biscuits and homemade custard creams
Easy biscuit recipes to bake at home, including homemade custard creams, double chocolate biscuits sandwiched with a rich ganache filling and smart almond biscotti, perfect for dipping in coffee.
Our pick of biscuit recipes will make you very popular, whether you're sharing them round the office or offering them from a tin over a cup of tea with friends. We've also featured Great British Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley's popular biscuit recipes, including pistachio and orange shortbread and Viennese fingers dipped in smooth chocolate.
Biscuits make great edible gifts that can be made ahead, so you can get your thoughtful gift ready in advance.
These Viennese fingers 'crumble in the hand and melt in the mouth but they require a light touch and real unsalted butter - margarine simply will not work', Jo Wheatley says.
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White Chocolate And Macadamia Cookies
These gorgeous white chocolate and macadamia cookies are gooey and crunchy at the same time. You won't want to share them.
Peanut Butter Biscuits
Make these peanut butter biscuits and watch them disappear from the biscuit tin.
Double Chocolate Biscuits
We filled these chocolate shortbread biscuits with a rich ganache, but you could also fill them with butter cream - try adding peppermint essence too. Make these double chocolate biscuits
Jo Wheatley's Custard Cream Biscuits
A homemade version of the British teatime favourite, these custard creams are easier than you think but very impressive to share. Make Jo Wheatley's custard cream biscuits
Jo Wheatley's Pistachio and Orange Shortbread Hearts
'These two flavours work so well together, and when combined with the gorgeous texture of the shortbread you honestly can't go wrong', Jo says. Make Jo's pistachio and orange shortbread hearts
Cornish Fairing Biscuits
Thin, crispy with a delicious spiciness, this is a traditional Cornish recipe. Make these Cornish fairing biscuits
Gingerbread Biscuits
These gingerbread families will keep the kids entertained for hours! Make these gingerbread biscuits
Almond and Chocolate Biscotti
Use hazelnuts instead of almonds in this delicious recipe if you prefer. Make these almond and chocolate biscotti
Orange, Pecan and Cranberry Biscotti
A w&h favourite, these festive biscotti with fruit and nuts make a great gift. Make these orange, pecan and cranberry biscotti
Cheese Star Biscuits
Be warned: these savoury cheese biscuits are ridiculously moreish. Make these cheese star biscuits
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Chocolate chunk cookies have bits of real dark chocolate for an adult take on biscuits.
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Chocolate and hazelnut roulade
This chocolate and hazelnut roulade comes with an optional Baileys Irish cream liqueur filling for an extra, festive twist
By Jen Bedloe Published
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Baileys Cheesecake
This no-bake Baileys cheesecake is so easy to make and perfect for cream liqueur lovers, plus it takes just 40 minutes to prepare
By Jess Meyer Published
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Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline
Serve this rich Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline for a festive dessert that makes a popular alternative to Christmas pudding
By Jen Bedloe Published
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Chocolate and hazelnut roulade
This chocolate and hazelnut roulade comes with an optional Baileys Irish cream liqueur filling for an extra, festive twist
By Jen Bedloe Published
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Baileys Cheesecake
This no-bake Baileys cheesecake is so easy to make and perfect for cream liqueur lovers, plus it takes just 40 minutes to prepare
By Jess Meyer Published
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Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline
Serve this rich Chocolate torte with Baileys cream and salted praline for a festive dessert that makes a popular alternative to Christmas pudding
By Jen Bedloe Published
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The vegetables you need to plant now to guarantee a bountiful harvest in time for Christmas
As the festive season draws nearer, it's time to start prepping now to enjoy a homegrown festive feast
By Emily Smith Published
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Are earwigs destroying your dahlias or aphids ruining your roses? You need to try this genius plant pot hack
What better way to get rid of pests in your garden than to use them against one another? Gardening expert shares her trick for getting rid of garden pests without chemicals or insecticides
By Emily Smith Published
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Minnie Driver just found the most sophisticated way to wear sparkles this party season – and swaps her signature curls for a striking sleek bob
We can't wait to recreate this look for the upcoming festivities
By Kerrie Hughes Published