Best 4 Afghan Cookies Recipes
Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we explore the enchanting world of Afghan cookies. Discover the secrets behind these delectable treats, where aromatic spices dance harmoniously with rich nuts and luscious dried fruits. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Afghanistan as you uncover the stories and techniques that bring these cookies to life. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures, as we guide you through the process of creating these irresistible Afghan gems.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AFGHAN COOKIES
Afghan cookies are traditional New Zealand treats that are easy to make. They are nutty, crunchy, chocolaty and delicious. They are made with cornflakes, cocoa powder, butter, sugar and flour. Then topped with some chocolate icing and a walnut.
Provided by Pavani
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour(s), cocoa powder, salt and cornflakes and stir until combined. The mixture will look crumbly, but will hold shape when pressed together.
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball, flatten it slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the cookies about 1" apart from each other.
- Bake the cookies for 15~16 minutes or until firm. Remove onto a cooling rack and let the cookies cool completely.
- Make the Icing: Combine confectioners sugar, cocoa powder and 1tbsp water until combined and forms a thick paste. Add 1tsp water at a time to make sure that the consistency is thick.
- Immediately spread over the cooled cookies and place a walnut on top. Let the icing harden for a couple of minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g
CHOCOLATE ROUGHS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour and cocoa powder and mix into butter mixture with a wooden spoon.
- Fold in cornflakes and don't worry if they crumble.
- Roll or press 1 1/2 teaspoons of the dough into balls and flatten them slightly. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack .
- Prepare the icing by combining the confectioners' sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and water in a bowl.
- Mix well until the mixture is free of lumps and of a creamy consistency.
- Spoon a little icing on each cookie and decorate with flaked almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 14 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 2 dozen cookies (serves 24), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
AFGHAN COOKIES
A great cookie to have with tea or coffee, The balls can be rolled in finely chopped nuts before baking. They can also be dredged in powdered sugar after baking, but these are quiet sweet, so taste one before you decide to roll them in sugar.
Provided by Anna P.
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 Dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chopped dates in a small cup and cover with the boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain and discard the liquid.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the dates.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the cornflakes.
- Break off walnut size pieces of the dough and roll into balls.
- Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.5, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 84, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 31.5, Protein 7.4
AFGHAN BISCUITS
Deceptively decadent chocolate biscuit ideal with coffee, after dinner or as a small treat. Children absolutely adore them, have a similar texture to shortbread only better.
Provided by Norma
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 30 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- BISCUITS-----------.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, sift together flour and cocoa and mix into butter mix, then fold in corn flakes and coconut.
- Put teaspoonful balls onto lightly greased or baking paper covered trays.
- Bakes at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.
- Makes about 30 biscuits.
- ICING------------.
- Sift icing sugar and cocoa together, add enough water to get a spreading consistency, ice biscuits, decorate with walnuts.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cookies. Use fresh, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate.
- Chill your dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and also helps to develop their flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of your cookies. Bake the cookies at the temperature specified in the recipe.
- Let the cookies cool completely: Letting the cookies cool completely before eating them will help them to set and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Afghan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there's sure to be an Afghan cookie that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Afghan cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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