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Afghan Biscuits

Name: Afghan Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 200g butter, softened; ½ cup Chelsea Caster Sugar or Chelsea Organic Raw Sugar (113g); 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 ¼ cups Edmonds Standard Grade Flour (188g); ¼ cup cocoa powder (20g); 1 ½ cups cornflakes (or crushed Weetbix); Icing; 1 ½ cups Chelsea Icing Sugar (225g); 1 Tbsp cocoa powder; 1 Tbsp butter, softened; 2-3 Tbsp boiling water; Walnut halves, to decorate (optional)

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Preparation

10 mins

Bake

15 mins

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

These afghan biscuits are creamy, chocolatey and crunchy - they could almost be the definition of perfection! Always a big hit with the kids and, of course, grown-ups too.

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

200g butter, softened
½ cup Chelsea Caster Sugar or Chelsea Organic Raw Sugar (113g)
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 ¼ cups Edmonds Standard Grade Flour (188g)
¼ cup cocoa powder (20g)
1 ½ cups cornflakes (or crushed Weetbix)

Icing

1 ½ cups Chelsea Icing Sugar (225g)
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2-3 Tbsp boiling water
Walnut halves, to decorate (optional)

Additional tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To freeze the Afghan Biscuits, wrap in clingfilm and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before eating.

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Reviews

324

What did you think of this recipe?

rose

I think these hit me in just the right spot .me and my kids make this lovely recipe and become the show stoppers at every party

Carolyn

What a good idea using Weetbix for cornflakes, never thought of that and I used to buy cornflakes just to make these biscuits but I don't need to now. Can't wait to make.

Dotty

Quick and easy recipe that tastes delicious.

M Donaldson

Also delicious without the icing if you make the smaller snd thinner. They come out crisp and crunchy.

Gemma

Best biscuits ever!!

India

This recipe was easy and quick but it made less than it was supposed to and was a bit too dry for me, but other than that it was a very good recipe

Someone ???

These biscuits are absolutely incredible! I have made them so many times and everyone always loves them. Would highly recommend. Great recipe Chelsea 😁😁😁

Aleisha adams

Really easy and quick can't wait to try them

Bob smith

😁😁😁😁

Bob smith

😁😁😁😁

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C bake. Line two large baking trays with baking paper.

In a large bowl, beat butter, Chelsea Caster Sugar or Chelsea Organic Raw Sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Sift in the flour and cocoa. Stir until mostly combined, then add the cornflakes and mix well.

Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on prepared trays. Press down lightly with a fork.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until biscuits are just firm to the touch. Leave on trays for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Icing
Sift Chelsea Icing Sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add butter and 1 tablespoon boiling water at a time, mixing well and adding more hot water as required until icing is a spreadable consistency. Ice cooled biscuits and decorate with walnut halves, if desired.