Butter Bisquits

Once I obtained cookie stamps I knew there would be no stopping me. I keep baking biscuits of various types because when stored in dry environment they last more than a month so they are nice to have around in case sudden visitors pop by.

So, this is a recipe for the basic butter cookie which, when one more ingredient is added, can be transformed into some other kind of cookie in case butter is too plain for you.

I like the version with the orange best because it isn't as tough - that is it is almost on the moist side but not too much and the orange is a nice break from all those lemon cookies. But if you like good old crispy biscuits, leave out all the wet parts (like lemons and oranges) and you will get exactly that.

You'll need:

• 350g flour (I use 1/2 wholegrain, 1/2 plain)
• 150g sugar
• 130g butter
• 2 eggs

• for other versions: 70g shredded coconut OR 15g cocoa powder OR zest from 1 orange and juice from a half of it (about 4 table spoons) 

1) Blend all the ingredients well.
2) Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.

3) Cut into preferred shapes and put on a baking tray which has been buttered or which has a baking paper on it. 

4) Bake for about 12 minutes at 180°C.