Dairy-Free Afghan Biscuit
Indulge in rich, chocolatey goodness with this Dairy-Free Afghan Biscuit recipe—a delightful twist on the classic New Zealand treat, perfect for those avoiding dairy! These crumbly yet soft biscuits are crafted with brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and crispy cornflakes for a satisfying texture, all blended with dairy-free margarine to keep them allergy-friendly. Topped with a velvety dairy-free chocolate icing and a crown of crunchy walnut, each bite delivers a harmonious mix of decadent flavor and crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these homemade biscuits are ideal for any occasion, whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply craving a sweet snack. Enjoy them as a tea-time companion or a thoughtful addition to your dessert platter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams Dairy-free margarine
- 75 grams Brown sugar
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 100 grams Dairy-free chocolate chips
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Hot water
- 12 whole Walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the dairy-free margarine and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Sift into the creamed margarine and sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
Gently fold in the cornflakes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Take small amounts of the mixture and shape into balls, approximately the size of a walnut. Place them on the prepared baking tray and flatten slightly with your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until slightly firm but not too hard, as they will firm up as they cool.
While the biscuits are cooling, prepare the icing. Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, or microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
In another bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the hot water to create a thick icing, then add the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
Once the biscuits are cool, spoon a small amount of icing onto each biscuit and top with a whole walnut.
Allow the icing to set at room temperature before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.0 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.9 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 1041 mg | 22% | |
*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.
