Let’s delve into The Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook archives for a hit of nostalgia with The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits.
First published in 1982, this classic has been reprinted six times, proving Australians still can’t get enough of the Women’s Weekly biscuits and slices recipes.
We’ve rounded up our absolute favourites, including choc chip cookies and gingerbread, but you can get your hands on every single one of these much-loved recipes in the Collectors’ Vintage Edition Cookbook at MagShop, for $14.95.
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Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger coconut slice
A classic recipe.
The best Anzac biscuits recipe of all time
Whether you like them soft and chewy or with crunch!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Gingerbread people
Half the fun of making gingerbread is decorating them. It’s a great afternoon activity for getting the little ones involved in the kitchen.
Brandy snaps
Classicly delicious.
Raspberry coconut slice
Sweet raspberry jam and toasty coconut flakes are a match made in heaven.
Honey jumbles
These soft-baked gingerbread fingers are light and chewy spiced with honey and ginger, topped with a jumble of pink or white icing
Coffee nut biscuits
Pecans and coffee flavours combine to create a delicious union in this classic sweet treat.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Chocolate chip cookies
A classic in the same league as Anzac biscuits and melting moments, this chocolate chip cookie is set to be your go-to for life.
Gingernuts
These cookies, basking in the warm glow of spices like ginger and cinnamon, are the quintessential tea-time treat.
Honey lemon biscuits
Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with a cuppa!
Vintage Edition: Wholemeal shortbread
Switch up this classic with nutty wholemeal flour for a hearty afternoon tea.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Hundreds & thousands biscuits
Who can resist the sweet delights of a hundreds and thousands biscuit? Recreate everyone’s favourite with this classic recipe.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Funny faces
Too cute! Get the kids involved with these simple biscuits and let them decorate away to their hearts content. Definitely a wet weather winner!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Satay cheesettes
We can’t get enough of these classic savoury nibbles! You might be safer making a double batch; these ones disappear quickly!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cherry Almond Bars
There’s a reason the classics never go out of style, and we still love these retro favourites. Serve with a hot cup of tea.
Bacon biscuits
These delicious savoury biscuits make the perfect canapé or snack.
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