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Chocolate Afghan Biscuits Recipe

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Classic Chocolate Afghan Biscuits are crunchy, cocoa-infused cookies combined with crispy corn flakes and topped with a smooth chocolate icing and a walnut half. These delicious treats are perfect for tea time or dessert, offering a satisfying crunch and rich chocolate flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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Biscuits

  • 225g (1 Cup / 2 Sticks) Butter, room temperature
  • 100g (1/2 Cup) Sugar
  • 160g (1 1/4 Cups) Flour
  • 25g (1/4 Cup) Cocoa Powder
  • 60g (2 Cups) Corn Flakes

Chocolate Icing

  • 30g (2 Tbsp) Butter, room temperature
  • 125g (1 Cup) Icing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
  • 15g (2 Tbsp) Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Hot Water (may add more if needed)
  • 12 Walnut Halves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Butter and Sugar: In a medium-sized mixing bowl or your stand mixer bowl, add the room temperature butter and sugar. Cream together using a hand mixer or whisk for a few minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Measure out the flour and cocoa powder, and if the cocoa powder is clumpy, sift the dry ingredients first. Add them directly to the creamed butter and sugar.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Fold the flour and cocoa powder mixture into the butter and sugar gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Corn Flakes: Gently fold in the corn flakes, taking care not to crush them too much to maintain their crunchiness.
  5. Shape Biscuits: Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into balls. Place them onto a lined baking tray spaced out, and press each down slightly with the back of a spoon, giving them a small head start for spreading.
  6. Bake Biscuits: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes. Once baked, let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Chocolate Icing: In a medium bowl, combine the icing sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and room temperature butter. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until the icing is smooth. Adjust consistency slowly with additional water if necessary.
  8. Ice Biscuits: Spread approximately one tablespoon of chocolate icing onto each cooled biscuit with the back of a spoon.
  9. Add Walnut Topping: Place a walnut half on top of each iced biscuit.
  10. Set Icing: Allow the biscuits to sit for 20-30 minutes so the icing can set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Sifting the cocoa powder helps avoid lumps in the dough.
  • Fold corn flakes gently to keep their texture intact.
  • Leave space between biscuits on the tray to allow for spreading.
  • Add hot water gradually to the icing for the perfect consistency.
  • Allow icing to set fully for better presentation and taste.

Keywords: Chocolate Afghan Biscuits, Chocolate Cookies, Crunchy Chocolate Biscuits, Corn Flake Cookies, Walnut Topped Cookies, Classic Australian Biscuits

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