Valentine's biscuit recipes

These picture-perfect sweet treats make a gorgeous gift for someone special. Create dough cylinders then simply slice and bake the number of biscuits you want.

Ideal for celebrations, birthdays or any occasion, these hand-held iced and decorated cookies are a sweet way to get your message across

These cute cookies decorated with fondant icing in a heart-shaped ladybird pattern would make a lovely romantic gift

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

We've given the classic Florentine a chocolate covered biscuity base so they're perfect for dunking. Enjoy yourself or give as a homemade gift

Use storecupboard ingredients to make these moreish chocolate fudge crinkle biscuits. They make the perfect partner to a coffee as an afternoon treat

James Martin's easy biscuits taste as good as they look and make an ideal Valentine's Day gift

These biscuits are the perfect blend of rich coffee, dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Simple to make, they're ideal if you're sharing a cuppa with friends

Make these moreish shortbread biscuits using just three ingredients. They're wonderfully crumbly and go perfectly with a cup of tea for a mid-morning treat

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Bake a batch of these easy cookies with just five ingredients – or fewer. A perfect partner to a cup of tea, you can whip them up in no time

These elegant edible adornments really finish off a beautifully set dinner table on those special occasions

Make your own tahini using black or white sesame seeds, this recipe shows you how. Black ones have a nuttier, sweeter flavour, making them perfect for baking

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie - perfect for homemade wedding favours

Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets

Who could resist a zesty treat? These dainty melt-in-the-mouth lemon biscuits make a scrumptious addition to an afternoon tea spread

Try a homemade version of these old-school favourites for a comforting afternoon tea

Edd Kimber talks through how to master piping and flood icing to create these cute cookies with a distinct decoration

Use this dough as the base for biscuits, to eat yourself, or to make as a Christmas gift

Try our best ever vegan chocolate chip cookies. Non-vegans will be hard pressed to notice the difference between these and their favourite choc chip biscuits

These freezable biscuits are completely irresistible and make a great gift for kids to give to teachers or grandparents

A chocolate chip cookie and custard cream in one - super-simple and they'll keep in the biscuit tin for a fortnight

A big pile of spiced double chocolate chip biscuits next to a tub of ice cream is an easy way to feed a crowd

This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes – experiment with different shapes and flavours