NZ Afghan Biscuits - chocolaty, crunchy and sweet New Zealand favourite

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate icing

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate ganache

💰Cheaper: store-bought icing

Dark chocolate ganache is richer and can be made with fewer ingredients.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Sift the flour and cocoa and fold into the butter/sugar mix.

Add the cornflakes and fold in.

Roll small amounts of mixture onto the tray and gently press down with a fork to flatten slightly.

Bake for 15 mins and allow to cool.

Combine icing sugar and cocoa.

Add margarine and a splash of water. Combine.

Add more water until you reach your desired texture.

Ice the cooled biscuits with the chocolate icing and half a walnut (optional).

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens