Mary Berry Oatmeal Biscuits
Mary Berry Oatmeal Biscuits are traditional British biscuits made with oats, butter, sugar, and flour. They are lightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and tender inside. Unlike overly crunchy oat biscuits, these keep a pleasant bite that softens slightly as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 biscuits
- Category: Biscuit
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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Porridge oats – 150 g
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Plain flour – 75 g
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Unsalted butter (softened) – 150 g
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Light brown sugar – 100 g
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Caster sugar – 50 g
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Egg – 1 large
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Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – a pinch
Instructions
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Prepare the oven – Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line baking trays with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugars – Beat until light and fluffy; this helps create a tender texture.
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Add the egg – Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients – Stir flour, baking powder, salt, and oats together.
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Bring the dough together – Fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture gently.
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Shape the biscuits – Roll small balls and place them spaced apart on trays.
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Bake until golden – Cook for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly coloured.
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Cool properly – Leave briefly on the tray, then transfer to a rack to cool fully.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-oatmeal-biscuits/