Chocolate Crackle Top Biscuits

Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with these irresistible Chocolate Crackle Top Biscuits! Featuring a rich, fudgy center and a signature crackled surface, these cookies are the perfect fusion of texture and flavor. Made with velvety melted dark chocolate, a hint of cocoa powder, and rolled generously in icing sugar for that iconic finish, these biscuits are as stunning as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of 25 minutes and a batch size of 20, they’re ideal for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! Refrigerating the dough ensures easy handling, while a short bake time preserves their soft, gooey interior. Whether served alongside a steaming cup of coffee or packed into a holiday gift box, these biscuits are sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 200 grams dark chocolate
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams caster sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 125 grams plain flour
• 25 grams cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 75 grams icing sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Sift together the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a sticky dough forms.

Step 6

Cover the dough with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoons of the chilled dough and roll into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Step 8

Place the icing sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball generously in the icing sugar, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 9

Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are cracked on top and just set around the edges. Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy interior.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve the biscuits once cooled and enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(735.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2999.1

Total Fat 120.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 496.8mg	0%
Sodium 1246.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 457.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 322.3g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 290.5mg	0%
Iron 34.8mg	0%
Potassium 2152.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 59.1%