A basic biscuit recipe is a great recipe for children to learn on as they can make plenty of variations and shapes. See the list at the end of the recipe.

Ingredients

• 125 g butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tblsp golden syrup or honey
• 1 tblsp desiccated coconut (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups flour, shifted

Method

1. Beat the butter, sugar, egg and golden syrup together until light.
2. Blend in the coconut and sifted flour.
3. Roll teaspoonful lots in balls and place on a greased baking tray and flatten with a fork.
4. Bake at 180ºC for 15 minutes. Makes 24

Cooks Tips

As variations try the following :Add ½-1 cup chocolate chips. Add the grated rind of one or two lemons or oranges. Roll the mixture into balls and place on a greased tray. Press the handle end of a wooden spoon into each ball and fill with jam, fruit mince or marmalade. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Use wholemeal flour in place of plain flour. Use ¼ custard powder and ¾ flour. Use brown sugar in place of white for a caramel flavour and garnish each biscuit with an almond.