Looking to make some biscuits? I made these yesterday as a gift to someone & put half as uncooked mixes in freezer the half I made, made 60 cookies & mine were more like tablespoon ball of dough each…. This is a simple, easy, basic biscuit recipe, but you can add a variety of ingredients to change the type of biscuit. JAM – flatten cookies slightly, with your index finger push a hole in the dough just slightly, add a dollop of jam into the hole. They also happen to be dairy free. I made these with my daughter yesterday, and filled little bowls with various ingredients to decorate (smarties, saltanas, toasted muesli and coconut). do u have soy based condensed milk where you are? They are also so easy to make. Eg. They also lend themselves beautifully to kid’s birthday parties. I haven’t tried them as alternatives, however, if you do I’d love to hear how you go . I must’ve made them a little bigger as they made around 60 or so. hi, would this recipe work with brown sugar instead of white? —Helen Nelander Maybe put in the fridge for a time? https://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/biscuit-recipes Hi, what quantity of the extras (e.g. Nicol, I haven’t not used anything else as it is what binds it together. So when i need to defrost them they are ready to cook.No i wouldn’t eat 100 biscuits either! These are the reasons why I love this 100+ cookies from 1 mix recipe: Now I do say 100+ cookies from 1 mix, however, it does really depend on how big you roll your balls of batter. Easy Pecan and Maple sound amazing, yum, I will have to try this one! I’ll halve it and give it a go!!!! So I now just use 2 cups SR and 3 Plain flour. As with other types of biscuits, the beauty of a cookie is its versatility. Do you thinl the liquid flavourings would work with this dough? In an electric mixer cream sugar, butter and condensed milk. Whisking Method 5. When you make these do you have to freeze the dough itself or can you freeze it when it is actually a cookie? Have been making these a lot. Have also frozen a couple of logs as suggested for later use. Thankyou so much for your wonderful hints and recipes :)). Fingers crossed. :), Thank you so much for your reply Katrina. Any hints on a substitute for condensed milk for this recipe? No they are different. Many thanks, Liz, hi…i just made these cookies with my daughter and we couldent decide with using the white choc buttons or the milk choc buttens so we got them bothe and later mixed them into the batch together, What sort of shelf life do these have in glass jars? biscuit, reduced sodium chicken broth, olive oil, milk, frozen peas and 4 more Sublime Praline Speculoos Biscuit Cake On dine chez Nanou milk chocolate, vanilla powder, ground hazelnuts, eggs, granulated sugar and 4 more and cooked up a batch of 40 biscuits which are so yummy love the buttery flavour the 12 year old approves too!! Do you think this would work with gluten free flour? I made these today..wasn’t sure which flour so used SR just to be safe, we made 4 lots, cinnamon chip for now and froze 3 lots, cherry ripe, crunchy nut cornflake and Strawberry Nesquick flavour because my 6 year old wanted pink ones and we had some left in the pantry to use up. Don’t think I should eat 100 biscuits in one sitting! If you have another option i would love to hear it.:). I made walnut, choc chip, sprinkles & Cocoa with choc chips & sprinkles on top. Hi Katrina, can these biscuits be made with gluten free Self raising flour? . The texture is largely determined by the moisture content and the cooking process but, whatever is preferred, there is most certainly a biscuit for every taste. Mom's Ginger Snaps ; Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies ; Whole Wheat Ginger Snaps I dived the batches into 3, froze 2 batches and made up the remaining batch. Is your ‘condensed milk’ what we in USA call ‘evaporated milk’? Looking to make some biscuits? Defrost when ready to use and follow baking instructions. Love the recipe. While there are nearly as many different variations on biscuit recipes as there are Southerners, there is a clear distinction in technique between these two types of biscuits. They are so easy and super yummy. Recipe … They also lend themselves beautifully to kid’s birthday parties. Will the biscuits stick together if frozen together? I made them with white choc chips and crushed macadamia nuts! We do this but without the sugar, works just as good, condensed milk is sweet enough. Or are you able to cut shapes with the ), half the butter and add an egg. I’ll definitely do the recipe again because how fun to make your own flavours but I’ll do them with plain flour. This is my standby recipe, it never fails. Below are some of my favourite 100+ cookies from 1 mix variations, I typically quarter my batter and create 4 different flavours. Wanting to make strawberry nesquick and chocolate chip.. Hi Katrina, Just made you cookies and OMG everyone loved them. i have made these and kids love them, made cranberry ones, white choc chip and apricot, lime and coconut, BINGO! It worked!!!!!!! So good! Thank you. Easy . PASSIONFRUIT – To a quarter of the mix add the pulp of two passionfruit. I hope you enjoy. This weekend I used dulce de leche (caramel) instead of sweetened condensed milk, and added white choc buttons. Buttermilk will add a rich, tangy flavor to the biscuits, and the acid in the buttermilk will react with the baking powder, thereby giving the biscuits more rise. did about 6 diff types already to freeze for when the kids go back to school. The just-about perfect chocolate cookie recipe Would you rather spend £1.50 on one cookie from a posh bakery - or pass an enjoyable half-hour making a whole batch to savour and share? Definitely my new go-to biscuit recipe. Fill your freezer up with some of these snacks to have on hand for lunch boxes, making that morning lunch box packing madness a thing of the past. Irresistible straight out of the oven. This recipe has just 3 ingredients. While different types of biscuits have emerged, the basic ingredients remain the same. any tips would be greatly accepted. You can tell I don’t bake very often!! and found it great. Cookies are yum will post pics – actually can’t figure out how to do pics but they sell well! LOVE anything that can be frozen for kindy & family care. Line several baking trays with baking paper or a silicone mat. Condensed milk has lots of sugar added and much more water removed to create a thick treacle like consistency. . I made plain dark choc chip, dried cherry & coconut, White choc & craisins, sultana oat & honey! You can make dough ahead time and freeze it. A Biscuit for Every Taste. 4. Kept her busy for about an hour, decorating and making various shapes. Dont see why it wouldnt – i use a lot of ‘normal’ recupes and just substitute the flour with orgran flours and it usually works everytime. Attached the mixer bit to the drill and started to mix. Evaporated milk is milk with some water removed. I put bits of ginger in mine the kids love them. Added M&M’s on top of some and also rolled some in 100’s &1000’s. I bake all the time [like, seriously, I need to step away from the KitchenAid] but this is great for those unexpected playdates or picnics where you want a sweet hit. It's great for kids that are just learning to bake. I tend to make around 60-100 cookies, if I make jam drops I usually roll bigger dough balls which results in less cookies. Read more. Rum ball. have been looking for a easy cookie recipe and I thought the organised housewife should have one. Can these be made in Thermomix!? I make a batch, divide into 4 and do 4 different flavours, cook a few and freeze the rest of the mix in batches, They look fantastic – but how much condensed milk do you use – over here in the uk we have small and large cans! We used Dutch chocolate sprinkles (De Ruijter, Milchschokoladen Streusel) Thanks for such an quick, easy, delicious recipe!! Arrowroot type of biscuit has an extensive history and tradition of use. OMG I made these cookies tonight and they are delicious. I’m yet to find a GF flour that works as a cup to cup substitute so curious as to what you use , OMG I just made this recipe yesterday, just love it, so quick easy and a bit too delicious. Arrowroot Biscuits 3. In the British Commonwealth: a small and hard, often sweet, baked product with different types of decorations, flavors and toppings. never thought of that Michelle, that’s a great idea! I’m planning on making these this week, just one question about the M&M ones…the only time I’ve used M&Ms in cookies the colour ran from them and they looked awful, any tips on getting them to look like your picture? Orange and Lemon( 3 tbs {nans!} Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden. We used some variations from the Simple Savings website: Sticky date (3 tbs golden syrup, 1/2 cup dates, chopped), passionfruit/milo/choc chips) should be added? They provide the entire family (kids and adults alike) with quick and healthy alternatives to boring sandwiches, plus I’ve kept all recipes affordable and nut free (but packed with lots of hidden veggies), so that they are not only perfect for school lunches. absolutely, you can freeze cookie dough, but I prefer to freeze the cooked cookie, I find them still just as fresh as the day you made them (if you freeze them on the day you made them!!). SULTANAS – To a quarter of the mix add 3/4 cup sultanas. Roll rounded tablespoons of mixture into balls, flatten slightly. Made these today and was impressed how many I did make even if I did make the cookie balls bigger than I should have. Allow to cool completely then store in glass container for up to 5-7 days. How many do you love? https://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/recipes/100-cookies-from-1-mix Cut Biscuits To make this type of biscuit, dough is cut out with biscuit cutter (or a knife or a glass) before it is baked. I happen to have fresh passionfruit pulp in my freezer to add to this recipe. I’m wanting to make some for xmas gifts and am rather busy next week! This is usually done before baking by: Thanks for that i would love to make these for my daughter she is gf most gf biscuits are not very nice. I was wondering the same thing….has anyone tried coconut milk in place of the condensed milk? Canned biscuits can be utilized for so many different types of recipes. Thank you for sharing this with us lovely. I make them with gluten free self raising flour and just increase the flour quantity by 1/2 or a full cup depending on the brand used. and a triple choc. I love accidental mishaps, I might try that next time too, perhaps the sweet condensed milk is enough, especially if adding choc chips to the mix too. I need to be more organised and have a few in the freezer – will certainly save money thats for sure. Making these today. No, evaporated milk is different. mix/dough and it holds its shape? They were yummy. Have made Mocha (with cocoa and coffee essence) Orange (squeeze of juice) Cherry ripe ( cocoa, coconut and a half a glace cherry on top) Lemon and Coconut, Choc Chip and some with Muesli added. Malted milk (biscuit) Some went into cereal or malted milk products. ROLLED 100’S AND 1000’S – To a quarter of the mix roll plain batter into balls and then roll ball over 100s and 1000’s to coat. I have only ever used butter whhen making these cookies. A list of biscuits we eat here in the United Kingdom, ... 1, 20, 33, 41, 46 list stats leaders vote Vote print comments. I too used self raising flour and baked at 170C (fan forced) for 9 mins. Yes they do spread Tash, I haven’t tried cutting shapes from the dough, but I don’t think it’s the right dough for it, you need a sugar cookie recipe which I haven’t published on the blog yet, sorry. Thanks. Make entire batch to cook now, 1/4 mix with sugar sprinkled on outside for a sweet effect, 1/4 mix with cinnamon mixed through mix, 1/4 mix grated mint biscuits mixed through, 1/4 mix with mini m&ms. Thank you for this great recipe ???? What size can of condensed milk does this recipe need? But you can vary the recipe in any number of ways, and one of the classic variations on biscuits is to use buttermilk in place of regular milk. cooking the biscuits then freezing them is great for pacing lunches, but cooking however many you like then freezing the rest of the dough is a great time saver for future baking . What quantity of honey and oats do you use Katrina? Yes great idea Stacey! other than that, it is the best dough recipe. adding 1tbsp cocoa and removing same amount of flour. Hi Megan, yes you can, it maybe a little sweet so reduce the sugar quantity a little, it would give the cookies a lovely caramel flavour too! Divide mixture into desired portions for different flavour variations. Thanks for the new ideas for adding to an old favourite ! These are squidgy chocolate brownie-like cookies, combining the best of both worlds! In a small sauce pan, bring coconut milk to a gentle boil. Myself and my miss 4 made them today. I love that you have worked out the cost. HONEY AND OATS – To a quarter of the mix add 2-3 tablespoons of honey and 1/2 rolled oats. Work your way up from simple garibaldis to impressive tuiles. MMM….Just made these for the kids lunch box. Hi Jess, no they won’t, I put them in a container after they are cooked all ontop of each other and they are still seperate just frozen when I take them out for lunchboxes. It’s amazing how home baking has such a positive affect on families in many different ways. Easy biscuit recipes; This competition is now closed. Rolled another in 100s & 1000s and the last added 1/2 cup sultanas. I think maybe there was too much flour/not enough condensed milk. This chocolate chip shortbread biscuit is incredible. Rest on the pan for 5 minutes, turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We are used to olive spreads and margarine, so the butter flavour was a little too strong for my littlies. I put the oven onto 180 and used SR Flour , just wondering what the consistency of the dough is? Banana Coconut Choc (1 mashed banana, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 3 tbs cocoa). thats great to hear Irene, what a great cause!! Didn’t quite make 120 it claimed to (prob 60?). 1/4 cup RAW honey (like this) OR REAL maple syrup (like this) Can I combine ingredients by hand or with electric cake beater? Recipe spinner Hi, sorry if this has already been discussed but can you freeze the cookies once they are cooked? For a healthier version (only slightly though! Take a look at some of the most delicious types of biscuits in the world. Popular Gingersnaps. I make m&m cookies (not this mix though) and haven’t had an issue with the colour running, but I don’t put the lollies “in” the mix, I only place them on top. Shaped into logs for the freezer ready to slice & bake. Does the mix spread when placed on the baking tray? You put the M&M’s on the top before they go into the oven. Catching up on some baking – Cinnamon Crumble... http://www.quirkycooking.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/dairy-free-condensed-milk-dulce-de-leche.html, https://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/lunchbox-ideas/freezer-friendly-lunch-box-food-ideas/. Yummmmo thanks for sharing this recipe. My whole family enjoyed them! Chewy chocolate chip cookies. Wanting to make some cranberry and pistachio ones asap. Really there are endless possibilities of the different flavour variations you could make, I’d love to hear what your favourite to make is! and same question when adding dry fruits etc. I put self raising flour in the recipe like it said and what a pity! LOL i am so pleased it worked for you (hubby’s drill!) https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g4210/biscuit-dough-recipes Has anyone else had any joy with a replacement and if so, can you please share? Thanks again for the recipe! I made 2 batches of choc chip, one with macadamia nuts and one with coconut (last 2 batches have been frozen). To make the basic batter it only requires 4 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and is super budget friendly. Just made a full batch, froze half then cooked the other half with choc chips, ready for a camping trip. I freeze them cooked and they taste great in the lunchbox. Hi Katrina, Sorry I’m not sure the reader that shared it just mentioned flour, however I made these last week and used SR Flour and they turned out devine!! Disclosure Policy  |  Privacy Policy. The classic chocolate chip cookie was actually invented by accident in 1930! He is nearly eighteen now and we have lived in Hanoi, Vietnam for many years,and shared this recipe with friends from many other countries. Any tips would be appreciative. A recipe under the name Biscuit shows up in Amelia Simmon’s, American Cookery 1796. The recipe states SR (self raising flour). Do you freeze the cooked biscuit or the mixture?? Thank for this great recipe. Since the ingredients are so simple I can scale the recipe up or down. I made these today. Next on my spot list of to gets = kitchen aid!! Only reason is because it is such a large amount of dough that i like to do it in my mixer. Easy biscuit recipes. So easy to make and fun to add your own flavours to, which was a hit with my kids. Hi Lis, interested to hear what flavours you make to keep them gf and diary free for a child’s party, Try sultanas, macadamia, apricot, chocolate (gf cocoa ) coconut, gf and dairy free chocolate chip, gf hundreds and thousands, sticky date, orange, lemon, peppermint, Have you tried a can of the sweetened condensed coconut milk I found in Woolworths yesterday. I just know my kids are going to love them. I use caster sugar, and yes I also use my kitchenaid to mix all ingredients, Thank-you soooooo much Kat for sharing this recipe. (Not that there’s many to freeze with my lot around). Once you master the technique, you can make them very quickly and will find the texture and appearance to be much better than rolled biscuits. it actually means you can make 100 + cookies from the mixture. Biscuits start out unsweetened and unleavened. Enjoy this traditional recipe on ANZAC Day - or any day of the year. Over seven thousand years in fact. Condensed milk can also be substituted with Caramel Top n Fill. And be hold you did???? All-in-one Method Biscuits need to be shaped. Thanks Kat, Made these tonight. Gives it a much nicer texture. Can’t wait to make them again. Hi, my daughter is anaphylactic to dairy, egg and nuts and so far I have not found an alternative to condensed milk. these days. LOL.:). I like them but I think next time I will use a dairy blend. Hi I saw your cookies recipe,on your note, you divide 4 portions,used to logs & freeze the left over the other 2 logs mix. 100’S AND 1000’S – To a quarter of the mix add 2-3 tablespoons of 100’s and 1000’s. Here is a simple one that I am going to try tommorrow A simple egg free biscuit for those of us with allergic children … can’t wait to try it with the boys, How long will they last in a container?? These are absolutely the most amazing chocolate chip cookies ever! One starts with the dry ingredients and relies on butter. have made but is really soft, more like a mix you would just spoon on the tray not roll ball? My husband is diabetic. They are crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy in the middle and delicious chocolate chips are spread throughout them making them even more of a scrumptious treat. I have purchased GF SR flour by accident before and used it so it works fine. Ube crinkles. I cannot tell how many times I get asked for this recipe. I made a batch with glazed cherries coconut and choc chips they are so yummy I wished I had more cherries hidden in my cupboard I am so glad i found your recipe. you can freeze both! Take care!! love the fact that anything can be added …. Sensational. How much butter?? Canned biscuit recipes are so much fun! Coconut also. 46 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating. Could you not use the sugar or use evaporated milk in the biscuits? It really will Amber, that’s why I’m making some, kids need something for school morning teas! Well done on this recipe. ANZAC biscuits are easy to make, taste good, and are good for you. I just made these for the kids today…and they loved them! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My mum used to make biscuits like these when I was a kid and I would love to be able to do them for my daughter too. It is most recognizable in its powdered form. Depending on the type of biscuit, the method will vary, so it is useful to know all the techniques. Both with kids and parents! As a family of 5 I loved that it made so many And could be frozen prior to cooking! Thank you Tammy. ooh they would of been really yummy, we love this recipe too and the bonus is they taste just as yummy despite being frozen after cooked (if you can’t eat them all!). Absolutely recommend these cookies! Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets 40 mins . Thanks for a great simple recipe with minimal ingredients! The oat & honey were my favourite bout half a cup of oats & cup of sultanas to one quarter dough with a big squeeze of honey for flavour & moisture lost from oats! They provide the entire family (kids and adults alike) with quick and healthy alternatives to boring sandwiches, plus I’ve kept all recipes affordable and nut free (but packed with lots of hidden veggies), so that they are not only perfect for school lunches. I will definitely be using this cookie recipe for many years to come, thanks for sharing it . Arrowroot has been used for many different applications. If a recipe calls for soda, it also calls for an acid, such as buttermilk. If you cook them a little longer yes they are . I use this recipe ALL. They are awesome!! Thanks, Hi Deb, I would leave the flour as is and just add the extra ingredients. Anywhere from sweet to savoury. Hi katrina Anyone try to replace the butter with something else? . These are traditional hand-formed South Georgia biscuits as made by my family for generations. Just wondering if a drop of jam added to the top would work? Rubbing in Method 3. I love this recipe! . Mixture will thicken slightly, reduce by about a 1/3, and darken just a titch. Made them for miss 5s birthday and they were a huge hit! Can I replace the milk with thickened cream, I bought it by mistake. Ube Crinkles are soft, moist and bursting with Ube flavors. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-for-homemade-bread I made these this afternoon in preperation for my baby starting his first year at school! Absolutely especially with the 100 and 1000’s the kids love the colour!! i want to add more flour but not want to affect the outcome. I don’t do biscuits well. Just roll it onto a chopping board using a little flour so the dough doesn’t stick. Yes the recipe at the top says SR Flour (Self Raising), Hi can I have the recipe for the strawberry nesquick once please xx. My 4 year old daughter asked for cookies today, so we made these together. Would the dough be too runny if I add the passionfruit to these cookie? I have 6 kids…this is THE only recipe I use, works every time! I buy the nestle brand of condensed milk, there is only one size. Thanks. Monaco Biscuit Canapes | Monaco Biscuit Toppings Veggie Food Recipes cucumber, carrot, biscuits, processed cheese, small tomato, small onion and 4 more Biscuit Head's classic cathead buttermilk biscuit Eva Bake this is probably silly but do you freeze the cookie dough or the biscuits once cooked? These keep very well. Lucky for my friend, the same thing happened to her one time and her hubby went out and grabbed his drill. This gives the recipe two different types of rising ingredients. Sometimes it depends on the butter & the heat/cold of your kitchen. A note on buttermilk substitute: Buttermilk is acidic which adds a slightly tangy taste to these biscuits and also tenderizes and activates the baking soda, helping the biscuits to rise.If you do not … They taste delicious but have spread during cooking and are very flat, not like those on the pics. I made these and they were amazing! but i’m sure with a bit of imagination you could come up with that many flavours. Find loads of biscuit and cookie recipes to fill up your biscuit barrel with buttery shortbread biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, gingernuts, flapjacks, coconut macaroons and much more. This website uses cookies We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Methods of Making Biscuits There are many different ways of making biscuit dough. Cookies for $2 each and I make about 60/70 so it’s a big winner!!! Global Inspiration, Social Influencer, Author, Celebrity Ambassador, Winner 2019 Gold Coast Women of the Year People Choice Award & Finalist Gold Coast Women Entrepreneur Of The Year. All Rights Reserved. haha. Condensed milk is thick and very sweet. Great recipe!! Great recipe and so yummy! Read more! IF I’m using plain flour how much baking powder will I use please, 2 teaspoons of baking powder for each cup of plain flour . Cookies had a slightly drier texture which is the nature of this flour but still tasty and the teen boys didn’t complain so that was good. It is also prominently used for baking different types of biscuits. Anyone converted this to a Thermomix recipe? just in the process of doing these. I’ve tried freezing the mix and making them after and freezing the biscuits after baking and they always taste amazing! TIME. wow grated mint biscuits sounds delicious!!! Everyone loves it and it's easy to make. I worked out the batch only cost $7.64 to make and I could have easily stretched it to 50+ cookies.