Easy Biscuits

• 1 packet of butter 500g
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk 400g
• 1/2 cup sugar

Cream all together and add.

• 5 cups self raising flour

Divide into 2 or 3 batches and add to each batch 1 cup of flavourings:

• Chocolate chips
• Chopped peanuts toasted or half baked beforehand
• Coconut
• Chopped cherries or sultanas, or 2 tsp ground ginger or cinnamon mixed with 1/2 cup sugar crystals.

Roll each batch into a log shape, wrap in plastic film and store in fridge. When you wish to bake cut in 1cm slices, place on greased tray and bake at 180C for about 7 minutes until golden.

Or you can slice the plain mixture and top with 2 or 3 chocolate bits or glace cherry. Children like to help with this. Or you could bake them plain and ice and decorate when cold.

-- Olive Redmond