Afghan Biscuits (Traditional New Zealand Cookie) Recipe

Name: Afghan Biscuits (Traditional New Zealand Cookie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 tbsp butter, softened; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted; 1 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed; 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, toasted; -1 None Chocolate Icing; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp soft butter; 1-2 tbsp water

Servings: persons

15 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed
1/4 cup desiccated coconut, toasted
-1 None Chocolate Icing
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp soft butter
1-2 tbsp water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease baking trays and line with parchment paper.
2
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and cocoa powder then cornflakes and coconut. Place level tablespoonfuls of batter about 1 inch apart on baking trays. Bake for 12 mins, or until firm and light golden brown. Let cool for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, to make the chocolate icing, sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a small heatproof bowl. Stir in butter and enough water to make a stiff paste. Stir over a small saucepan of simmering water until spreadable. Spread warm chocolate icing quickly over biscuits.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 tbsp butter, softened, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted, and more.

Yes, Afghan Biscuits (Traditional New Zealand Cookie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Afghan Biscuits (Traditional New Zealand Cookie)

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