In British English, “biscuits” are called biscuits — that’s the standard term in the UK. They’re usually what Americans would call cookies or sometimes crackers , depending on the type.

Quick Scoop

  • UK “biscuit” = US “cookie” in most everyday cases.
  • British biscuits are typically crisp, sweet, and dunkable with tea.
  • A few common examples are digestives, Rich Tea, Hobnobs, and custard creams.

One wrinkle

In the UK, the word “cookie” is sometimes used for a specific kind of biscuit, usually larger and chunkier, like a chocolate chip cookie.

If you want, I can also give you the UK vs US food word cheat sheet.