Afghan Biscuit Slice

Afghan Biscuit Slice

The NZ Classic Afghan Biscuits are given an easy makeover into this Afghan Biscuit Slice. With cornflakes, a chocolate icing and the walnut!
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  • Serves: 20 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 180C Bake (350F)
  2. Step 2

    Prepare an 23 or 25 cm square slice tin by greasing - or as I do - lightly spraying with cooking spray and covering in baking paper
  3. Step 3

    Using a food mixer or electric beater cream butter & sugar for 4-5 minutes until creamy
  4. Step 4

    Add flour, cocoa & vanilla and mix well
  5. Step 5

    Add cornflakes and lightly combine.
  6. Step 6

    Spoon into the prepared tin and spread evenly
  7. Step 7

    Bake for 25 minutes, will be soft when removed from the oven
  8. Step 8

    Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before preparing the icing.
  9. Step 9

    Icing
  10. Step 10

    To prepare your icing - in a medium bowl combine icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla & melted butter and mix
  11. Step 11

    Slowly add the water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached. If you accidentally add too much water just add a little icing sugar.
  12. Step 12

    Spread the icing over the cooled slice, sprinkle with walnut halves and allow to fully cool and set
  13. Step 13

    Slice & store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.