Rustic Cocoa, Raisin, Walnut & Honey Biscuits

These rustic cocoa, raisin and walnut biscuits are simple, gluten-free and naturally lactose-free. They have a soft, slightly crumbly texture with a gentle cocoa flavour, balanced by the natural sweetness of raisins and honey. The walnuts add a subtle crunch, making them a slightly richer variation of the original recipe.

They are easy to make with a gluten-free flour blend and are perfect with tea or coffee.

Why This Recipe Works

• Honey adds sweetness and balance: Honey brings a gentle sweetness that balances the cocoa and enhances the overall flavour.
• Resting the dough improves texture: Allowing the gluten-free flour to hydrate makes the dough easier to shape and prevents excessive spreading.
• Raisins add natural sweetness: The raisins provide small bursts of sweetness that complement the lightly cocoa-flavoured dough.
• Walnuts add texture: Chopped walnuts give the biscuits a pleasant crunch and nutty flavour.
• Cocoa adds a subtle richness: A small amount of cocoa gives the biscuits a gentle chocolate flavour without overpowering the other ingredients.

Ingredient Notes

• Gluten-free baking flour: Use a good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend intended for baking.
• Honey: Adds sweetness and balances the cocoa flavour.
• Cocoa powder: Use a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a mild chocolate flavour.
• Walnuts: Chop fairly small so the biscuits hold together well.

How To Serve

• Serve slightly warm: These biscuits are particularly good when still slightly warm from the oven.
• Enjoy with tea or coffee: Their mild sweetness and subtle cocoa flavour pair well with hot drinks.
• As they are: These biscuits are best enjoyed on their own, letting the cocoa, raisins and walnuts come through.

Storage

• Room temperature: Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months. Allow them to cool completely first.
• Refreshing: Warm in the oven at 160°C for a few minutes before serving.

Rustic Cocoa, Raisin, Walnut & Honey Biscuits

Simple gluten-free biscuits with cocoa, raisins, walnuts and honey. They have a soft, slightly crumbly texture with a gentle chocolate flavour and are perfect with tea or coffee.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Servings: 12 biscuits

Course: Baking

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 140 g gluten-free baking flour
• 10 g cocoa powder
• 60 g sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 egg
• 60 ml oil
• 2 tsp vanilla sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• handful of raisins
• handful of chopped walnuts

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.
2. Mix together egg, sugar, honey, oil and vanilla sugar.
3. In another bowl mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
5. Fold in raisins and walnuts.
6. Let the dough rest 10 minutes.
7. Scoop small portions, place on tray and flatten slightly.
8. (Optional) Sprinkle with a little sugar.
9. Bake for 14–17 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
10. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Resting the dough makes it easier to shape and improves texture.
• Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a mild chocolate flavour.
• Chop walnuts fairly small so the biscuits hold together well.
• For a slightly crisp top, sprinkle with sugar before baking.