Afghan Biscuit
Course
Dessert
Servings
Prep Time
28
servings
15
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
15
minutes
15
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
28
servings
15
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
15
minutes
15
minutes
Ingredients
14
Tbsp
unsalted butter
softened
1/4
c
caster sugar
1
tsp
vanilla extract
1 1/4
C
flour
5
Tbsp
cocoa powder
100% cocoa
8
Tbsp
coarsely crushed cornflakes
or Special K (puffed rice flakes)
1 1/2
C
icing sugar
4
Tbsp
cocoa powder
100% cocoa
2
Tbsp
butter
2
Tbsp
boiling water or more
30
walnut kernels
or halves, optional
Instructions
Preheat the convection oven to 350F (180C) for at least 15 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Sift the flour and cocoa powder, and add them.
Finally add the cornflakes and mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.
Divide the dough into 30 pieces and roll them up.
Place the balls, well spaced, on the parchment paper.
Press them lightly with the palm of the hand or a fork.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Wait 15 minutes before placing the cookies on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before icing.
Mix icing sugar and cocoa and sift them in a bowl.
Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of boiling water at a time mix well, adding more hot water if necessary until the icing can be spread.
Place a teaspoon of icing on each cookie and garnish with a walnut kernel.
Recipe Notes
Original Recipe: https://www.196flavors.com/new-zealand-afghan-biscuit/