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 (opens in new tab) '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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Chocolate chunk cookies have bits of real dark chocolate for an adult take on biscuits.
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Raspberry madeleines
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Pomegranate and elderflower semifreddo
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Eton mess tart
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Raspberry madeleines
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By Jessica Ransom • Published
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Pomegranate and elderflower semifreddo
The subtle flavours in this frozen Pomegranate and elderflower semifreddo loaf are perfect for a summer dinner al fresco
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Eton mess tart
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