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Traditional Hobnobs Biscuits

These biscuits, made with oats and golden syrup, offer a comforting balance between chewiness and crispness, making them a perfect companion for tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the biscuits
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup soft light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1 3/4 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tbsp milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (Gas Mark 4) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, soft brown sugar, and golden syrup over low heat, stirring until combined without boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in the rolled oats, plain flour, and bicarbonate of soda until well coated.
  4. Stir in the milk to create a thick, sticky mixture.
  5. Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball and place on the baking trays, flattening each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown at the edges and soft in the middle.
  2. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added flavor, lightly toast oats in a dry pan before mixing. Store biscuits in an airtight tin; add a slice of apple to soften if desired.