Choc-Mint Biscuits
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 1hours
Serve is for 20 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
11 Ingredients
Number of servings
20
- 2 cup plain flour
- 2-3 drop green food colouring
- 1 1/3 cup pure icing sugar, sifted
- 250grams butter, at room temperature
- 1teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2teaspoons peppermint essence
- 1/4 cup dutch cocoa powder
- 40grams dark chocolate, finely grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup almond meal
Nutrition per serving
1040kJ / 250Cal
1040 Kilojoules or 250 Calories
12% of daily energy intake*
Protein
3.0grams
Fat
13.8grams
Carbs
28.0grams
Sugars
19.1grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 3
Beat half the butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined. Sift flour and cocoa together, add to mixture with almond meal and stir until a smooth dough forms. Divide in half and shape into discs. Enclose in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
Step 2 of 3
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Roll out 1 dough portion between baking paper until 3mm thick. Use a 5cm fluted round cutter to cut 20 rounds. Place on trays. Bake for 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 3 of 3
Meanwhile, beat remaining butter until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in icing sugar until smooth. Beat in essence, colour and chocolate. Sandwich biscuits with mint filling. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Categories
- Desserts
- Seafood free
- Low salt
- Chocolate
- British
- Biscuit
- Sesame free
- Baking
- Peanut free
- Father's Day
- Fresh Ideas
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