Afghan Biscuits Recipe

Indulge in these delightful Afghan Biscuits, a beloved New Zealand treat! This recipe, inspired by a Zaar World Tour, puts a unique twist on a classic cookie using crunchy corn flakes. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, these biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea or any special occasion. Get ready to impress with this simple yet elegant recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 148.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Afghan Biscuits

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • 24 walnut halves
  • 1 cup chocolate icing
  • a pinch of salt

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

23g

Carbs

5g