Chocolate Crackle-Top Biscuits

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4

Chocolate Crackle-Top Biscuits: Perfect for your chocolate cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

218

Sugar

20g

Fat

10g

If you're a chocolate lover, these chocolate crackle-top biscuits are the perfect recipe for you. The biscuits have a delicious chocolate flavor with a crackly top that gives them a unique texture. They are perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet treat after dinner. These biscuits are easy to make and require only a few basic ingredients. They are also perfect for baking with children as they can help with rolling the dough balls in icing sugar before baking. Be warned, these biscuits are highly addictive and have a tendency to disappear quickly!

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg and brown sugar together until pale and fluffy.
3.	Add the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
4.	Add the melted chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl and mix until a dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
5.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
6.	Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in icing sugar and place on the prepared baking tray, spaced 2-3cm apart.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits have flattened and the tops have cracked.
8.	Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking tray before serving.

PROS

The chocolate crackle-top biscuits are easy to make and require only a few basic ingredients.

The biscuits have a delicious crackled top and a soft and chewy texture that will satisfy your chocolate cravings.

CONS

The biscuits are high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these biscuits are not particularly healthy, dark chocolate does offer several health benefits.
Dark chocolate has been linked to improving heart health, reducing inflammation, and improving brain function.

	50 g butter , chopped
	100 g good-quality dark chocolate
	1 egg , at room temperature
	1/2 cup brown sugar
	2/3 cup plain flour
	3/4 teaspoon baking powder
	1 tablespoon cocoa powder
	2/3 cup icing sugar