🍫 Coated Chocolate Biscuits
🔹 Option 1: Using Store-Bought Biscuits
🔹 Option 2: Homemade Biscuits + Coating
✅ Ingredients
🍪 For the Biscuits (if making from scratch):
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder for chocolate biscuits.
🍫 For the Chocolate Coating:
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200g (about 7 oz) good-quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
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1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (for shine and easier coating)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔸 Option 1: Using Store-Bought Biscuits
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Choose plain biscuits like Digestives, Marie, Rich Tea, or shortbread.
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Melt chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave (30 sec bursts) or using a double boiler.
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Dip each biscuit halfway or fully into the melted chocolate.
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Lay on parchment paper and let them set at room temp or refrigerate for 15–20 min.
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Optional: Drizzle with white/dark chocolate for a fancy look.
🔸 Option 2: Homemade Biscuits
1. Make the Dough:
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Mix softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add vanilla, then stir in flour and salt.
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Mix until it forms a soft dough. Chill for 15 minutes if too sticky.
2. Roll & Cut:
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Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
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Cut into rounds, rectangles, or your favorite shapes.
3. Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place biscuits on a lined tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until just lightly golden.
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Cool completely.
4. Dip in Chocolate:
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Melt chocolate with oil until smooth.
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Dip each cooled biscuit halfway or fully.
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Let excess drip off, then place on parchment paper.
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Let set until firm (room temp or fridge).