David Hare-Scott wrote:

> This NG is heavily weighted towards USA members - such is life. However
> this does produce some confusion for those who are in other countries.
>
> I THINK that:
>
> What I would call cake is called "cake"
>
> What I know as scones are called "biscuits"

Scones are scones. Biscuits are like scones.

> What I would call biscuits are called "cookies"

Some cookies are called biscuits.

> So what are brownies? Cakes? Biscuits? Cookies? Other?

Brownies are squares.