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Americans call them "cookies". They are intended to be quite bland and are traditionally served with afternoon tea. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla before adding milk if you desire.
From "1001 Cookie Recipes".
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add just enough milk to make a firm dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
Roll out to a thickness of 1 1/8". Using a fork, prick all over.
Using a 1 1/2" round cookie cutter, cut rounds and place 1" apart on prepared pans.
Bake for 12-15 min, until the crust is golden brown.