These tasty bikkies are a great accompaniment to your morning coffee or, for the young and young-at-heart, alongside a glass of milk. Try our simple choc-chip cookie if you like to stick with the classics or, indulge in a choc-chip ice-cream sandwich when you need an extra sweet treat.
We’ve also included recipes with a twist on the humble favourite by adding peanut butter, white chocolate or pecans. They’re the perfect weekend baking ideas!
Baking tips for the best biscuits
Which oven shelf bakes best?
As a general rule, the top half of a gas oven is best for baking biscuits, but in an electric oven, the lower half is usually best. Fan-forced ovens should maintain even heat throughout, so you should not have to change the trays around – however, you should check them once or twice.
Can I bake several trays at once?
Two or more trays of biscuits or slices can be baked in the oven at the same time, provided the pans don’t touch the oven sides or the door when it is closed, and each tray should have a 2cm space around it to allow for proper heat circulation.
For even baking, swap the positions of the pans halfway through the baking time. You may also need to turn pans front-to-back to brown biscuits evenly.
Are they done?
A good test for most types of biscuits is to push one biscuit on the tray gently with your thumb; if it moves without breaking, the biscuit is cooked. Biscuits generally feel soft in the oven and become firmer as they cool.
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Choc chip cookies
There are few biscuits more loved than the classic chocolate chip cookie. Whip up a batch this weekend to share with friends and family, or enjoy on your own as a afternoon snack with a pot of tea.
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Mega choc-chip cookies
Choc-chip cookies are always a crowd pleaser and these mega choc-chip cookies will be hugely popular. Generously sized, crisp around the edges and chewy in the middle. Perfect.
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Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Chocolate chip cookies
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Chocolate chip cookies
A classic in the same league as Anzac biscuits and melting moments, this chocolate chip cookie is set to be your go-to for life.
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Peanut butter choc chunk cookies
Peanut butter choc chunk cookies
These moist, delectable chocolate and peanut cookies can be tailored to your preference for crunchy or chewy and are the ideal snack for any occasion.
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The big chocolate cookie
Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent chocolate cookies. We recommend serving them with a dollop of Nutella and a refreshing glass of milk – we all deserve a cheeky treat every now and again!
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Giant macadamia, white chocolate and cranberry cookies
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Double-choc coconut cookies
It doesn’t hurt to have a foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe up your sleeve – and this one has extra chocolate!
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Chocolate chip cookies
A classic biscuit that is loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie is best enjoyed with a glass of milk. They’re great to bake with the little ones, too.
