There’s something undeniably comforting about a biscuit — whether it’s buttery and crumbly, chewy and chocolatey, or filled with fruity bursts of jam. And what better excuse to bake up a batch than National Biscuit Day?
To honour this beloved British staple, we’ve rounded up four easy biscuit recipes that even beginner bakers can master. Whether you’re planning a teatime treat, a sweet gift, or simply craving something home-baked, these recipes promise big flavour with minimal fuss.
1. Classic Shortbread Fingers
Ingredients:
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 55g caster sugar
- 180g plain flour
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour and mix until it forms a soft dough.
- Press into a lined square tin and prick the top with a fork.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Slice into fingers while warm and dust with a little extra sugar.
Perfect with: a hot cup of Earl Grey.
2. Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 75g light brown sugar
- 75g caster sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 175g plain flour
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 150g chocolate chips
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- Cream butter and sugars together, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, bicarb, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoons of the mix onto a lined tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges but soft in the middle.
Tip: They firm up as they cool — resist the urge to overbake!
3. Jammy Dodgers – With a Twist
Ingredients:
- 150g unsalted butter
- 100g icing sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 250g plain flour
- Your favourite jam (raspberry or strawberry work beautifully)
Method:
- Cream butter and icing sugar until light. Add egg yolk, then flour.
- Roll dough to 5mm thick and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut rounds, then cut a smaller circle from half for the tops.
- Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 10–12 mins.
- Cool, then sandwich with jam and dust with icing sugar.
Modern twist: Try with passionfruit curd or rose petal jelly.
4. Oaty Raisin Biscuits (GF-Friendly!)
Ingredients:
- 100g butter or dairy-free alternative
- 80g soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 100g oats
- 50g plain GF flour
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- 50g raisins
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- Melt butter and sugar gently in a pan, then stir in the rest.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a lined tray and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
Snack win: Great for lunchboxes or afternoon cravings.
Biscuit Day Done Right…
Whether you’re a fan of nostalgic classics or new takes on old favourites, National Biscuit Day is the perfect excuse to turn on the oven, dust off your mixing bowl, and get baking. With simple ingredients and fast prep, there’s a biscuit here for every craving.
So pop the kettle on, grab a plate, and let the biscuit bliss begin…