Basic Biscuits

This is a very basic biscuit/cookie recipe but still taste nice. Many variations can be made. Please note the recipe i changed this from makes 2 1/2 dozen but my recipe makes 5-6 dozen. My biscuits are thin and have a nice crunch.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 60
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup margarine, softened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  egg white
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon mixed spice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (190 celsius).
2. In a large bowl mix sugars, margarine, vanilla and egg white.
3. Stir in flour, baking soda and spice and mix until well combined.
4. Take 1 rounded tsp of mixture and place on baking tray and press down to desired height (Mine are thin and have a nice crunch; i find this works best if you do not add any other ingredients).
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown but not burnt.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes so they harden.
7. Variations: Fruit, nuts and chocolate chips can be added in step three and mix well.