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16 retro recipes from The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits

Come with us down memory lane as we dive back in to The Big Book of Beautiful biscuits.

Let’s delve into The Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook archives for a hit of nostalgia with The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits.

First published in 1982, this classic has been reprinted six times, proving Australians still can’t get enough of the Women’s Weekly biscuits and slices recipes.

We’ve rounded up our absolute favourites, including choc chip cookies and gingerbread, but you can get your hands on every single one of these much-loved recipes in the Collectors’ Vintage Edition Cookbook at MagShop, for $14.95.

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Coffee nut biscuits

Coffee nut biscuits

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Brandy Snaps

Brandy Snaps

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Anzac biscuits

When you consider the history of the Anzac biscuit, there are actually many different recipes. This one is the best. It’s a big call, but we’re willing to make it.

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