Afghan Biscuit Slice

The classic Afghan Biscuits made into an easy delicious slice.

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups Icing Sugar. 202 grams
• 1 heaped Tablespoon Cocoa Powder, 6 grams
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence, 5 mls
• 1 teaspoon Butter, melted, 5 mls
• 1 -2 TBSP Water, 15-30 mls
• Walnut Halves
• 200 grams Butter - softened
• 0.5 Cup White Sugar, 100 grams
• 1.25 Cups Plain White Flour, 162 grams
• 0.25 Cup Cocoa Powder, 22 grams
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence, 5 mls
• 2 Cups Cornflakes - 60g (or you can use two weetbix)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180C Bake (350F)
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. Using a food mixer or electric beater cream butter & sugar for 4-5 minutes until creamy
4. Add flour, cocoa & vanilla and mix well
5. Add cornflakes and lightly combine.
6. Spoon into the prepared tin and spread evenly
7. Bake for 25 minutes, will be soft when removed from the oven
8. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before preparing the icing.
9. Icing
10. To prepare your icing - in a medium bowl combine icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla & melted butter and mix
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. Spread the icing over the cooled slice, sprinkle with walnut halves and allow to fully cool and set
13. Slice & store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.