Thin, crispy, and spicy, biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea on a chilly winter day ... making the spice calming and soothing, aiding sleep. Cardamom exhibits antidepressant ...

Baking a batch of these easy Christmas biscuits is a fun way to get into the festive spirit. They can be made into tree decorations, be given as gifts or popped into the treat tin at home.

Tender, oaty and gently spiced, you'll never miss the sugar ... Flatten them slightly, with a fork. Bake the biscuits for 15 minutes or until they are beginning to turn golden.