DIGESTIVE BISCUITS

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This recipe dates back to Victorian England. the cookies are intended to be quite bland; add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla before adding milk if you desire. originally from "1001 Cookie Recipes".

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories     Dessert

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough milk to make a firm dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Roll out to a thickness of 1 1/8". Using a fork, prick all over.
  • Using a 1 1/2" round cookie cutter, cut rounds and place 1" apart on prepared pans.
  • Bake for 12-15 min, until the crust is golden brown.
  • transfer to wire racks to cool.

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