Ministry of Biscuits Blog

The best way to ice cookies | Royal Icing and Flood Icing - Biscuiteers
The best way to ice cookies | Royal Icing and Flood Icing
At the Ministry of Biscuits, in London, we know a thing or two about making perfectly hand iced creations - it’s what we’re famous for! So, if you’re searching for... Read more...
The difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea - Biscuiteers
The difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea
Afternoon tea and high tea, two very British traditions with two very different meanings. As their names suggest, both customs consist of tea coupled with a meal, however, these practices... Read more...
How to make professional looking iced cookies - Biscuiteers
How to make professional looking iced cookies
We might be biased, but here at the Ministry of Biscuits in London we think beautifully hand-iced cookies are perfect for every occasion. From party favors, to gifts and extra... Read more...
How to decorate Christmas cookies - Biscuiteers
How to decorate Christmas cookies
Deck the halls and the dinner table with a heap of hand-iced holiday cookies this Christmas!  Today, we’re showing you how to ice your own classic Christmas cookie creations, using... Read more...
Cinnamon Christmas Cookie recipe - Biscuiteers
Cinnamon Christmas Cookie recipe
We might be biased, but here at Biscuiteers, Christmas isn’t quite complete without some handmade and hand-iced Christmas cookies! That’s why we have to share our favorite cinnamon Christmas cookie... Read more...
The difference between sugar cookies, butter cookies and shortbread - Biscuiteers
The difference between sugar cookies, butter cookies and shortbread
From Sugar Cookies to Shortbread, the differences between cookie classics   It's amazing what some sugar, flour and butter can do. Particularly if you’re in the market for a sweet... Read more...
You say cookies, we say biscuits: The difference between cookies and biscuits - Biscuiteers
You say cookies, we say biscuits: The difference between cookies and biscuits
What is the difference between a cookie and a biscuit?  A much loved British delicacy, tea and biscuits may seem a peculiar pairing to our friends across the pond (that’s... Read more...
The story of a Biscuiteers biscuit
At Biscuiteers, a lot of love and care goes into creating each and every one of our biscuits to help us spread a little Biscuiteers magic! From our expert icers, to our bakers, to dispatch, our team of biscuit enthusiasts all work together in our new Ministry of Biscuits to create beautiful hand-iced gifts to delight your friends and family. Step 1 The first part of making any biscuit, of course, is creating the dough! Our bakers start by mixing ingredients from our famous recipe to create dough in four... Read more...
Hand-iced Biscuiteers gifts for Mum's birthday: personalized biscuits, chocolates, and more for a thoughtful celebration.
Gifts for Mum’s Birthday That Go Beyond the Expected
When it comes to gifts for mum’s birthday, the stakes are oddly high. You’re not just ticking a box or satisfying social protocol—you’re trying to say “thank you for everything”... Read more...
Behind the scenes at the Ministry of Biscuits
To give you a little insight of what it's really like to work at The Ministry of Biscuits, we asked some of our staff members about their experience of being a Biscuiteer. So, pop on the kettle, grab a biscuit and settle in to see behind the scenes of The Ministry of Biscuits! Icer How long have you been a Biscuiteer and what is your role?I am an icer at The Ministry of Biscuits. I have been here nearly two years starting out as a seasonal icer in 2019.What does... Read more...
Valentine's Day Biscuiteers gift box with personalized heart-shaped biscuits, perfect for expressing love and gratitude.
BiscuiteersBecause - Our staff's Valentine's picks
For us Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, it’s a chance to say a big I love you to the people in our lives that mean the most. After... Read more...
Personalised birthday cake biscuit gift by Biscuiteers, hand-iced for Mum's special day, perfect for thoughtful celebrations.
Gifts for Mum’s Birthday That Go Beyond the Expected
When it comes to gifts for mum’s birthday, the stakes are oddly high. You’re not just ticking a box or satisfying social protocol—you’re trying to say “thank you for everything”... Read more...