Afghans (New Zealand) Recipe

Name: Afghans (New Zealand)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup coconut, dried, shredded; 2 cups corn flakes; ¾ cup walnuts, chopped (optional); ¼ cup unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 3 -4 tablespoons hot water; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

¼ tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup coconut, dried, shredded
2 cups corn flakes
¾ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 -4 tablespoons hot water
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1
FOR THE COOKIES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease 2 cookie sheets.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter & the brown sugar until light & creamy, then add the egg & vanilla, continuing to beat until well mixed.
3
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder & salt, then stir this dry mixture, along with the coconut & cornflakes, into the creamed mixture.
4
Scoop tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheets.
5
Bake for 15 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch.
6
DO NOT OVERCOOK them, as they will burn.
7
Cool on a metal rack before making the icing.
8
FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING: When cookies have cooled, in a small bowl, stir together the butter, cocoa & hot water, making a smooth paste.
9
Sift in the powdered sugar & stir to make a thick, spreadable icing.
10
Ice the cooled cookies & if desired, top them with chopped walnuts.
11
Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container.

953

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, packed, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Afghans (New Zealand) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Afghans (New Zealand)

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