Afghan Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients for Afghan Biscuits

• 200g (7/8 cup) softened butter
• 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
• 250g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour
• Cocoa
• 100g (approximately 1 ½ cups) crushed corn flakes
• Walnut Halves
• Chocolate Frosting

How to Make Afghan Biscuits

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together 200g (7/8 cup) softened butter and 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together 250g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
5. Stir in 100g (approximately 1 ½ cups) of crushed corn flakes.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Drop rounded teaspoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each biscuit.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let the biscuits cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting.
10. Once cool, frost the biscuits and top each with a walnut half or sliced almond.