A batch of biscuits that can be mixed in five minutes and baked in the time it takes to shower and dress for an impromptu trip to the park is a blessing. The following mixes fit into that category and have been the perfect addition to many a gathering of Ankle Biters. I make them in the thermomix but they would be just as quick in a food processor and practically as quick by hand, as long as the butter is properly softened.

coconut-cranberry-biscuits

coconut & cranberry biscuits

Coconut & Cranberry Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
280g plain flour
20g shredded coconut
80g dried cranberries

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, vanilla and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add coconut and cranberries and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 10 – 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Banana & Raisin Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon orange juice
280g plain flour
80g dried bananas
40g raisins

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, orange juice and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add bananas and raisins and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 10 – 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Pear & Pistachio Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
280g plain flour
50g pistachios, chopped
60g dried pears, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, vanilla and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add pistachios and pears and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Pear & Mint Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
280g plain flour
100g dried pears, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, peppermint and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add pears and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Rose Flower Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon rose water
280g plain flour

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, rose water and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Coconut & Cranberry Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
280g plain flour
20g shredded coconut
80g dried cranberries

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, vanilla and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add coconut and cranberries and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Chocolate Mint Biscuits
225g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
280g plain flour
100g mint chocolate sticks, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter and sugar together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, vanilla and flour and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add chocolate mint sticks and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.

Treacle  & Spice Biscuits
200g butter, softened
140g caster sugar, softened
2 tablespoons treacle (or golden syrup)
1 egg yolk
280g plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees
  2. Mix butter, sugar and treacle together (thermomix, 10 seconds, speed 4).
  3. Add yolk, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg and combine (thermomix, 15 – 20 seconds, speed 3)
  4. Add walnuts and stir through (thermomix, 10 – 15 seconds, reverse speed 2)
  5. Place tablespoons of mixture on baking sheet (greased or lined) and bake for 5 – 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on tray.