Biscuit Cookies is a collective term used for biscuits and cookies. Though in many cases the term may be used to refer to the same items, they may not be the same always. In the American cuisine, both biscuits and cookies are baked, but a cookie is a type of a small pastry, whereas, a biscuit is a small, flat bread. Biscuits and cookies are popularly served as snacks. They are made with a number of ingredients like fruits, nuts, cheese, chocolate, etc. and are prepared in both sweet and savory flavors. Biscuit cookies with special frostings and decorations are prepared for festive menus.