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Lemon and lavender biscuits

This recipe for mouthwatering lemon and lavender biscuits make 16 delicious bikkies. That means there's enough to dip into a cup of tea and share with loved ones.

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Lemon pizzelle shortbread biscuits

Italian pizzelle biscuits are made in a speciality maker, similar to a waffle iron. This cheat recipe uses a similar batter, spiked with lemon, baked in the oven and imprinted with a beautiful design.

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Mini gingerbread house biscuits

Instead of attempting the ultra-challenging gingerbread house, try these much simpler mini gingerbread house cookies instead.

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Lemon cream custard biscuits

Pop the kettle on! These tangy lemon cream custard biscuits are a delicious treat to eat with an afternoon cup of tea.

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Homemade ‘Arnott’s Lattice’ biscuits

Arnott’s is no longer selling their Lattice biscuits, but this recipe shows you how to turn their SAO crackers into DIY versions, just by glazing them with a simple sugar syrup. If you prefer the thinner Salada biscuits, you can easily substitute SAOs for Saladas.

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Venetian biscuits

Remember dipping these classic biscuits into a hot cup of coffee? These addictive Venetian biscuits are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea. In fact, they're a lovely treat in lunchboxes, too!

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Garibaldi biscuits

You might be more familiar with the Aussie versions of this recipe known as ‘full o fruit’. These biscuits are delicious with a hot cup of tea!

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Amaretti biscuits

These little bites of heaven are traditionally made with apricot kernels or bitter almond paste. We have tweaked the recipe just a little with the addition of almond extract, so they are not as bitter as the originals but as they are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside you might have a little trouble stopping at just one!

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Healthy oat biscuits

Packed to the brim with rolled oats, seeds, dark chocolate and sultanas, these biscuits have loads of flavour but are also a better-for-you alternative to bought or sugar-laden biscuits. How to make healthier oat biscuits: key tips There isn’t any butter in these biscuits. Instead honey and coconut oil are melted together and provide the liquid to bind all of the dry ingredients together. Make sure that the honey mixture has cooled before adding, so that you don’t accidentally ‘cook’ the flour too soon or melt the choc chips. Drop a tablespoonful of the biscuit mixture for each biscuit onto the trays, leaving a little room for spreading. Place both the trays into the oven at the same time, and then switch them around halfway through cooking so that the biscuits cook evenly. The biscuits will still be quite soft after baking, so leave them to cool and harden up on the trays for about 10 minutes, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Key ingredients in this healthier oat biscuits recipe To reap the most health benefits from these biscuits, opt for rolled oats (over quick oats), use wholemeal flour instead of regular flour, and go for dark choc chips in place of milk or white choc chips. Almond meal keeps these bikkies on the healthier side and also makes them deliciously moist. Sultanas, the choc chips and honey provide all the sweetness you’ll want in these oat biscuits – there is no need for added sugar. After some more healthier snack ideas? Try these healthier muffin recipes, as well as these healthy on-the-go snacks. This recipe was originally submitted by Tiffany Page, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

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Coffee scroll biscuits

Deliciously thin and crisp, these gorgeous biscuits are inspired by the discontinued old-fashioned Arnott’s version. Use various sized glass jars to indent the cookies if you don’t have various sized cutters.

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Easy lemon biscuits

These easy lemon biscuits are a bite size explosion of flavour! They're perfect with a herbal tea in the afternoon. The trick is to stop at one!

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Buttermilk biscuits

These “biscuits” are an American invention. Cousin to the British scone or dumpling, they are made by rolling and folding layers into buttermilk dough, just like rough puff pastry. When baked, they puff up beautifully. Traditionally served with a creamy gravy or dishes like chicken casserole, they are used to ‘mop up’ any delicious sauce left on your plate!