Sometimes when we bake, we like to step away from ordinary gingerbread men and round cookie cutters, and be a bit more adventurous. The only issue is when we’ve completed the last cookie, and it looks so gorgeous we almost feel guilty for eating it. One problem that we’ve come across though, is that… Read More
If you’d like to keep a supply of biscuits to hand but aren’t sure that you’ll have the time to bake them when they’re much-needed, turn to this quick and easy shortbread recipe. It uses basic storecupboard ingredients and takes minimal time to create the dough which can then be frozen for up… Read More
Lebkuchen is a gorgeously spicy German biscuit not very unlike gingerbread, which is traditionally made at Christmas. These biscuits will store for up to three weeks in an airtight container. Makes approximately 50-60 Ingredients: For biscuits: 100ml honey 100ml treacle 150g dark brown sugar Zest of half a lemon Zest… Read More
A quick and simple treat that the kids will love helping out with – and eating too! Smarties Chocolate Cookies Makes 2 dozen biscuits Ingredients: 6oz butter, room temperature 12 oz packed dark brown sugar 2 eggs 18 oz plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsp pure vanilla… Read More