I'm going through a real cookie phase at the moment, so much so I'm making single serve biscuits to satisfy my cravings! Sometimes I simply want a cheeky homemade treat without the temptation of dozens more. In fact, if the oven is already on for something else, it seems rude not to pop one in alongside!
Makes 1
Collect together your equipment (see Recipe Notes below) and ingredients.
Ensure oven is preheated to any of the following:
- 160°C/325°F/Gas 3 (fan 140°C).
- 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 (fan 160°C).
- 200°C/400°F/Gas 5 (fan 180°C).
- 220°C/425°F/Gas 6 (fan 200°C).
- You will also need a small baking tray. If your tin is prone to sticking, grease and/or line it with baking parchment, to be sure.
Weigh the caster sugar and butter into a mixing bowl and beat/mash until combined and nice and soft.
Work in the flour, salt (and ground almonds/oats/coconut, if using) and then mix in any add-ins, such as chopped chocolate and/or nuts.
Form into a flat disk roughly 1 cm thick. Without add-ins they will measure 5 – 5½ cms in diameter and, with the add-ins, roughly 6 – 6½ cms in diameter.
Bake in a preheated oven until cooked. It is cooked when it is very lightly browned. Take out of the oven and leave on the tin for ten minutes. Enjoy!
Average cooking times:
- 160°C/325°F/Gas 3 (fan 140°C): 25 – 30 minutes
- 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 (fan 160°C): 15 – 20 minutes
- 200°C/400°F/Gas 5 (fan 180°C): 12 – 15 minutes
- 220°C/425°F/Gas 6 (fan 200°C): 8 – 10 minutes.
Alternatively, place the uncooked biscuit on some baking parchment and place inside an air fryer. Turn the heat to 160°C and cook for 10 - 12 minutes, or until cooked.
Equipment: