From Bourbon biscuits to shortbread, these British cookie recipes are a great way to make your own afternoon tea at home or try out some authentic British classics.
Britain thrives on tradition (and jam), so you’ll find lots of recipes that have been passed down for generations, as well as those that are homemade versions of what you’d be able to buy in the supermarket.
This list also takes you from coast to coast, trying everything from Cornish fairings (from Cornwall in the southwest of England) to shortbread that’s become ubiquitious with the Scots!
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Must-Have Baking Tools (seriously)
- Silicone baking mats – I use this brand and my cookies slide right off without burning!
- a cookie scoop – get this one. It makes the perfect rounded cookies every time!
- silicone spatula – try this set. It’s the best way to get the most out of your dough and batters
- rolling pin guides – I use this one. Genius way to roll your dough out evenly!
British Cookie Recipes
These British cookie recipes are straight from UK bakers and will help you have your own afternoon tea right in your house, no matter where in the world you are!
Digestive Biscuits are one of the most popular cookies in the UK. They are simple and wholesome with a lovely nubbly texture. Just perfect with a cup of tea!
Classic shortbread is one of the most delicious and easiest recipes to make. Buttery and soft, classic shortbread will melt in your mouth!
A classic and favorite British biscuit! Custard creams just melt in your mouth, they're totally addictive, so beware!
Cousin to the custard cream, Bourbon biscuits don't actually contain any Bourbon, but they are deliciously chocolately and filled with a marvelous buttercream filling!
Empire Biscuits (Classic Scottish Iced Cookies with Raspberry Jam)
Two buttery biscuits are sandwiched together with rich raspberry jam, topped with plain icing and a glacé cherry to make the iconic Empire biscuit!
This is the perfect Walkers Shortbread copycat recipe. Requires just 3 ingredients and You won’t believe how easy it is to make it.
Chewy Ginger Cookies (Biscuits) are best when chewy and crispy in all the right places, just like these. This easy one bowl recipe with no messy dough to scrape off the counter will ensure you make a double batch next time!
Homemade shortbread cookies are so easy to make, and can also be used as a shortbread crust for pies and bars. Just three ingredients to buttery goodness!
Eccles cakes may look a bit unassuming on the outside, but that pastry is wonderfully rich and crisp with a sticky, gently spiced fruity filling. These are a British treat you need to try!
These Cornish Fairings are a ginger filled biscuit that have an iconic crackly top and are super easy to make.
This recipe for custard creams biscuits produces a bake that is buttery, crunchy, crumbly and has an authentic taste of custard about it. These biscuits come filled with a rich custard flavoured buttercream. Jam is optional, though highly recommended for a custard creams meets Jammie Dodger experience
Malted Milk Biscuits – but not as you know them. These treats have classic malt biscuit flavours combined with the stability & snap of sugar cookies. They are very versatile.
If you want sensationally chunky, chocolate dipped, gloriously golden, oaty pieces of heaven, this chocolate hobnobs recipe is for you!
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Beautiful, buttery soft biscuits sandwiched together with sweet & homely black cherry jam… These gorgeous treats are definitely going to be a big hit!
Shortbread is such an essential part of what it means to be British. This shortbread recipe only has 3 ingredients and no mixer needed!
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