Chocolate Viennese Biscuits

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Indulge in the rich and buttery Chocolate Viennese Biscuits

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

237

Sugar

Fat

16g

Chocolate Viennese Biscuits are a classic British biscuit that has been enjoyed for generations. They are known for their rich, buttery flavor and delicate, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. These biscuits are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee or to share with family and friends during festive occasions. The addition of cocoa powder and melted chocolate take these biscuits to the next level, making them even more irresistible.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 190°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2.	In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, and cornflour.
3.	In another bowl, beat the butter, icing sugar, and vanilla essence until light and fluffy.
4.	Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough is formed.
5.	Fit a piping bag with a large star nozzle and fill it with the dough.
6.	Pipe the dough onto the baking tray in the desired shapes and chill for 15 minutes.
7.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm to touch.
8.	Cool on the tray for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9.	Drizzle melted chocolate over the biscuits and let it set before serving.

PROS

Chocolate Viennese Biscuits are rich, buttery, and indulgent.

They are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and are an ideal tea-time snack.

CONS

These biscuits can be high in calories and fat due to the butter content.

They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Chocolate Viennese Biscuits are not exactly healthy, cocoa powder used in the recipe is packed with antioxidants that can help improve heart health and lower blood pressure. It is also known to boost mood and reduce stress.

	225 g self-raising flour
	90 g cocoa
	30 g cornflour
	225 g unsalted butter , softened
	90 g icing sugar , sifted
	1 teaspoon vanilla essence
	icing sugar , for , dusting
	115 g chocolate , melted