Simple Sugar Biscuits | Baking with the Alles Apron

There’s something about the scent of warm, buttery biscuits wafting from the oven that makes a house feel like home. Whether it’s a weekend baking session or a festive holiday tradition, the kitchen is a space to come together – where memories (and messes) are made.

Bundle view of the Mungo Alles Apron in Iris, cotton and linen kitchen apparel

Woman holding a child wearing the Alles Apron bundle in Iris

Our newest Alles Apron, available in adult and a limited edition kids’ size, is designed for big messes and little hands – an apron that will help you bake your way to beautiful memories. So we took ours into the kitchen, to try out a simple, fool proof recipe.

These no-fail sugar biscuits are quick and easy to bake – the recipe calls for just 4 ingredients, and yields a delicious, buttery cookie, perfect for gifting to friends over the festive season, or for making magic moments with the littlest chef in your life.

Simple Sugar Biscuits (Soetkoekies)

Makes 20-24 biscuits

Ingredients

- - 300g plain/all-purpose flour
  - 250g salted butter, softened
  - 90g icing sugar
  - 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. Grease and line a pan with baking paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the vanilla extract (if using), then gradually mix in the flour until the dough comes together. Use your hands to bring the mixture together into a smooth ball, kneading lightly as required.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness. Use cookie cutters or the rim of a glass to shape the dough into designs.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and transfer the biscuits onto an oven rack to allow them to cool completely before serving. Decorate with icing or sprinkles if you’re feeling creative.