If you love rich, chewy, chocolatey treats with just the right amount of crunch, these Chocolate Biscuits are about to become your new favorite. With a gooey center, crisp edges, and a sprinkle of sea salt, they strike the perfect balance between brownie and cookie.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Foolproof: Tested and refined for consistently perfect results.
- Deep Chocolate Flavor: Made with melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder for intense richness.
- Perfect Texture: Soft and chewy in the middle, crisp around the edges.
- Customizable: Easy to adapt for different dietary needs.
Ingredients Overview
Wet Ingredients:
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 125g unsalted butter, chopped
- 150g caster sugar
- 100g light brown sugar
- 2 medium/large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 130g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat the oven to 160ºC (320ºF) fan or 170ºC (338ºF) conventional. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt Chocolate & Butter
Place chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Stir occasionally until fully melted.
3. Whip Eggs & Sugars
In another medium bowl, beat caster sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs with an electric hand whisk until pale, thick, and fluffy.
4. Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar mix. Stir gently to combine without deflating the mixture.
5. Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in just until combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
6. Shape & Bake
Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the lined tray, leaving room for spreading. Sprinkle sea salt on top if desired. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are firm but centers are soft.
7. Cool
Let biscuits cool on the tray for 10 minutes to set, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Chef Tips for Success
- Room Temp Ingredients: Helps everything mix evenly.
- Chill the Dough: For thicker biscuits, chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix just until ingredients are combined to avoid tough biscuits.
- Spacing Matters: Leave plenty of space between biscuits on the tray.
- Check Early: Start checking around 10 minutes—slightly underbaked centers ensure gooey middles.
Storage Tips
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months. Layer with parchment.
- Reheat: Refresh in a 150ºC (300ºF) oven for 5–10 minutes.
Nutrition (Per Biscuit)
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 20g
- Sugar: 30g
Final Thoughts
These chocolate biscuits are everything you want in a cookie—rich, chewy, fudgy, and easy to make. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just for yourself, this recipe delivers every time. Enjoy warm or cold with a cup of coffee, or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert.