Afghans
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey delight of Afghans, a classic New Zealand cookie packed with layers of texture and flavor. These easy-to-make biscuits combine a buttery cocoa-infused base with crunchy cornflakes for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Topped with a smooth, velvety chocolate icing and crowned with a walnut half, Afghans are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, these treats are perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or a simple homemade indulgence. With their irresistible balance of sweetness and nuttiness, Afghans are sure to become a favorite in your cookie repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 175 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 grams Cornflakes
- 150 grams Powdered (icing) sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons Hot water
- 12 pieces Walnut halves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Sift in the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, then mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the cornflakes, being careful not to crush them too much.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and shape it into a ball. Place each ball onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2 cm (1 inch) of space between them.
Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon to create a rounded cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Allow them to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the icing, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a small bowl. Add the melted butter and hot water, then mix until smooth and spreadable.
Once the cookies have cooled, spread a spoonful of the icing on top of each cookie.
Press a walnut half into the center of the icing on each cookie.
Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
