Empire biscuits are one of those wonderfully old-fashioned British bakes that have never gone out of fashion in Scotland — and with good reason. Two …
Mary Berry Biscuit & Cookie Recipes
Few things in life are as satisfying as a freshly baked biscuit. That snap as you break it, the buttery crumb, the way it pairs so perfectly with a proper cup of tea. Mary Berry has always understood this — and her biscuit and cookie recipes are some of the most beloved in her entire collection.
Whether you are filling a tin for the week ahead, baking with children on a rainy afternoon, or putting together a homemade gift, you will find exactly what you need right here.
What You’ll Find in This Collection
Every recipe on this page has been made in my own kitchen, tested more than once, and written up with clear instructions and honest tips. No overly complicated techniques, no hard-to-find ingredients — just straightforward Mary Berry biscuit recipes that actually work.
From classic shortbread to chunky chocolate chip cookies, ginger snaps to jammy dodgers — this is the collection you will come back to again and again.
Why Mary Berry’s Biscuit Recipes Are the Best
- Reliable results every time — her recipes are thoroughly tested and genuinely foolproof
- Simple ingredients — butter, flour, sugar, and a little patience go a very long way
- Perfect for all skill levels — brilliant for beginners, satisfying for experienced bakers
- Great for gifting — homemade biscuits in a tin make the loveliest gift imaginable
- Quick to bake — most recipes are ready in under an hour, start to finish
Biscuits & Cookies
Mary Berry Viennese Whirls Recipe
There are biscuits you make and there are biscuits you present. Viennese whirls fall firmly into the second category. The moment a plate of them …
Mary Berry Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Few things fill a kitchen with quite the same warmth and welcome as gingerbread baking. The moment the spices hit the heat of the oven …
Mary Berry Caramel Shortcake Recipe
If millionaire shortbread and caramel shortcake sound like the same thing to you, you are not alone — and the distinction is worth understanding before …
Mary Berry Oat Biscuits Recipe
There is a particular satisfaction that comes from making a biscuit that uses ingredients you always have in your kitchen, comes together in minutes, and …
Mary Berry Rock Cakes Recipe
Rock cakes are one of those genuinely brilliant British bakes that deserve far more attention than they get. They are quick — from bowl to …
Mary Berry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
A truly great chocolate chip cookie is one of the most satisfying things you can bake. Not a thin, crisp biscuit. Not a thick, doughy …
Mary Berry Millionaire Shortbread Recipe
Millionaire shortbread is one of those bakes that needs no introduction and no convincing. A crisp, buttery shortbread base. A thick layer of soft, golden …
Mary Berry Shortbread Recipe
Some recipes are proof that simplicity is its own kind of genius. Shortbread is one of them. Three ingredients. Just three. Butter, flour, and sugar …