These Chocolate Hobnob-Style Biscuits are the perfect blend of crunchy oats, rich chocolate, and wholesome flavors. With a crisp texture and a smooth layer of dark vegan chocolate, they make an ideal tea-time treat or snack that feels both indulgent and comforting.
Chocolate hobnob-style biscuits Recipe
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Ingredients
- 100g rolled oats
- 125g wholemeal flour, plus extra to dust
- 50g plain flour
- 100g unrefined golden caster sugar (we used Billington’s)
- 50g unrefined dark muscovado sugar (we used Billington’s)
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tbsp boiling water
- 150g melted dark vegan chocolate
You’ll also need…
- 2-3 baking sheets, lightly floured
Method
- Heat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/ gas 3. Mix the rolled oats, flours and sugars with a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Put the oil and golden syrup in a large pan set over a medium heat and melt together. Remove from the heat.
- Mix the bicarbonate of soda and boiling water in a small dish, tip into the warm oil/syrup and stir to combine – it will froth up. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
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- Roll spoonfuls of the dough into walnut-size balls. Space them roughly 5cm apart on the prepared baking trays and flatten slightly with the heel of your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave on the baking trays for 5-6 minutes to firm up a little. Loosen with a palette knife, transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool (see Make Ahead).
- Once cooled, spoon a little melted dark chocolate over each biscuit and spread with the back of a spoon, or use a knife or fork to create a ridged pattern (see tip).
Health Benefits
- Rolled oats are rich in fiber and support heart health.
- Wholemeal flour provides more nutrients and keeps you fuller longer.
- Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that benefit overall health.
- Lower processed ingredients make these a better alternative to store-bought biscuits.
