Afghan Biscuits
Afghan Biscuits are a classic New Zealand treat, despite their name suggesting otherwise. They are believed to have been created by a New Zealand woman who named them after the country of Afghanistan due to their rich chocolatey flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Afghan Biscuits
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla essence.
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Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
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Gently fold in the cornflakes and desiccated coconut.
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Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
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Allow the biscuits to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, mix together the icing sugar and water to make a smooth icing.
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Drizzle the icing over the cooled biscuits.
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Allow the icing to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
