What could be a better than a batch of biscuits made all the more delicious with the comforting taste of butter and love?

Biscuits that can be whipped up in minutes using stuff you probably already have at home are an even tastier treat for all the family to enjoy.

Using just three simple - butter, sugar and self-raising flour - one budget-friendly TikTok chef has created a super easy recipe for buttery biscuits that 'taste like shortbread.'

Better still, there's no need to even turn on the oven as they cook just as well in the .

The account named shared the recipe with over 263,000 followers, suggesting that each biscuits costs as little as just 5p or 80p for an entire batch of 16.

The biscuits can be baked in the air fryer at 160C for about 12 minutes, with minimal mess and no need for fancy baking tools.

The mumfluencer and cook said: "Why not get the kids baking with this budget friendly recipe? Biscuits cost just 5p each to make and use just three ingredients.

"And what's better, you don't even have to turn the oven on."

If you want to make them that little bit extra special, the chef suggests dipping them in chocolate.

Followers on TikTok were quick to jump on this easy biscuit hack, eager to try them at home.

One said: "That's amazing, they look delicious." While another added: "Definitely got to try these."

A third said: "Love this. Do they taste like shortbread?" to which @thismumcooks replied with a very definite "Yes!"