Description
Ah, the sweet smell of chocolate wafting through the kitchen—nothing beats it! If you’re looking for a quick and delightful treat to whip up in no time, these Easy 30 Minute Chocolate Biscuits are here to save the day. Perfect for busy afternoons or to satisfy that late-night sweet craving, this recipe blends rich dark chocolate and just the right amount of sweetness into melt-in-your-mouth goodness. So, grab your favorite apron and let’s dive into this chocolatey bliss!
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped (the star of the show!)
- 125 g butter, chopped
- 150 g caster sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 2 medium to large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 130 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sea salt for sprinkling (totally optional but highly recommended for that sweet-salty magic!)
Instructions
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1. Preheat and Prepare
First things first: preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 170°C (conventional). While that lovely heat is building, line a baking tray with parchment paper. Trust me; your future self will thank you for this step!
2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place this lovely mix over a pot of simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water—no one wants a chocolate-water disaster!). Stir it up until it’s all melted and smooth. You can practically hear the angels sing at this point!
3. Whip Up Those Eggs and Sugars
In a separate bowl, grab your electric whisk (or a trusty whisk if you’re feeling ambitious) and beat together the caster sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs. Keep whisking until the mixture is light, thick, and fluffy. It should look like a sunrise in a bowl!
4. Combine the Wet Ingredients
Gently pour the melted chocolate mixture into your egg and sugar concoction. Whisk it all together until it’s well blended. Feel free to take a moment to admire your chocolaty masterpiece before moving on to the next step.
5. Add the Dry Ingredients
Sift in the cocoa powder, plain flour, baking powder, and salt into your wet mixture. Now fold it carefully until just combined—no need to overmix! We want those biscuits to be tender and forgiving, not tough and grumpy.
6. Portion and Bake
Using an ice cream scoop, portion the dough onto your lined tray, leaving a bit of space between each scoop (they’re gonna spread, and you don’t want them to hug too much). If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each one, because who doesn’t appreciate a little salty-sweet delight? Bake them for about 12 minutes until the edges are firm and the centers are still soft. Your kitchen will smell like a little slice of heaven!
7. Let It Cool
Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and let the biscuits cool for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely (if you can wait that long—no judgment here if you sneak a bite!).
Notes
- Storage: These biscuits stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container. But let’s be honest, they probably won’t last that long!
- Customizing: Feeling adventurous? Toss in some nuts, dried fruit, or even a splash of vanilla extract for added flavor. 🎉
- Don’t stress: If your biscuits spread more than expected, just call them “rustic”—it’s all the rage!