Whether you are trying to choose a gift hamper guaranteed to please, or you want to impress your guests, there are a few choice biscuits to look for. Biscuits might not be the only items in the gift basket but it is important to choose them wisely if you want to ensure complete satisfaction. Here are some of the most popular biscuits sure to please even the fussiest of pallets:
Shortbread
This is an old favourite of many and its appeal is in its simplicity. It’s a heavier biscuit consisting of just a handful of basic ingredients. Serve with coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. In fact, you can eat shortbread without accompanying it by any hot drink if you prefer!
Viennese Whirls
If you were to cross scones with biscuits, Viennese Whirls would be the result. They consist of two shortbread biscuits with delicious buttercream and raspberry jam in the middle! The two biscuits are not as thick as your conventional shortbread since they are doubled up.
Custard Cream
These biscuits also have a long history that dates back to 1908. The two mild flavoured, flat biscuits are filled with a custard centre which is mild enough that it does not understand the flavour of the biscuits.
Ginger
Ginger biscuits are popular in various countries around the world. They hold up quite well if you plan on dunking them in your tea or coffee and they can be enhanced with various toppings.
Cadbury Fingers
As the name suggests, these biscuits consist of a long, finger-like, biscuit covered with chocolate. Compared to other famous biscuits, these are fairly new. They were launched in 1951 and they are still going strong!
Jaffa Cakes
Like Viennese Whirls, these too are a combination of two delicious sweet snacks – biscuit and cake! They have a soft biscuit base with a fruity middle and a chocolate coating. They have a way of satisfying a variety of cravings in each and every bite!
Bourbon
These biscuits first made their appearance all the way back in 1910. They consist of two chocolate flavoured biscuits with chocolate buttercream in between! Dunk these in your tea and you’ll surely be hooked!
Wafers
Wafer biscuits come in a wide range of flavours including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and coconut. These light biscuits are somewhat addictive and, once you start, it’s tough to put them down!
Chocolate Hobnob
There’s no denying the popularity of these crowd pleasers. Whether it’s the chocolate coating or the perfectly crumbly texture, these are sure to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Oreos
This is one name that everyone should be able to recognise with ease. In some countries, the name Oreo is relative new compared to other well-known biscuits. That said, it’s important to note that Oreo’s road to success started all the way back in 1912.