Grandma's Afghan Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C (350F) Bake

Step 2

Prepare an oven tray by greasing - or as I do lightly spraying with cooking spray and covering in baking paper

Step 3

Cream Butter & Sugar for 4-5 minutes until creamy

Step 4

Add flour, cocoa & vanilla and mix well

Step 5

Add cornflakes and lightly combine.

Step 6

Take tablespoon sized amounts and roll into balls spread evenly on the tray

Step 7

Lightly flatten with your fingers.

Step 8

Bake for 12 minutes - they will be soft when they come out of the oven

Step 9

Allow to stand for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Step 10

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

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.

Step 12

Ice the biscuits and finish with a walnut half.

Step 13

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.