Afghan Biscuit

Why these crispy cookies are named Afghan is uncertain, but the recipe can be found in Edmonds Cookery Book, dating back to 1955. The cookies consist of crushed cornflakes that are combined with butter, cocoa, and sugar to create a firm dough that is usually formed into flattened balls.

Baked until firm, each cookie is garnished with a dollop of chocolate icing and halved walnut or almond flakes.