New Zealand Afghan Biscuit/Cookie Recipe

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 24 servings

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
153	Calories
9g	Fat
17g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount per serving
Calories	153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 561mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 1g
Calcium 24mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

New Zealanders have a real soft spot for the chocolate and cornflake Afghan biscuit. The biscuit, also known as a "cookie," is topped with chocolate icing and walnuts or flaked almonds. While the origin of the name is uncertain, there is one thing for sure; the biscuits are delicious and really easy to make. Just remember that it's important to use unsweetened cornflakes. Otherwise, the biscuits will be too sweet. I use the Kellogg's brand.

A tip on the cookie dough -- you really need to roll and press the dough firmly into a ball because the cornflakes can make the dough a little crumbly.

The biscuits, unique to New Zealand, are known for its dark brown color. Contrary to how it sounds, the biscuits have no ties to Afghanistan. In fact, the Kiwis -- a nickname for New Zealanders -- regard these tasty treats as one of their most favorite national foods.

But don't wait to visit New Zealand to try these sweet treats, which can easily be created with very inexpensive ingredients.

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