Tassty and SPOOKY! Chocolate Halloween Biscuit Recipe UK
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Category
Halloween
Servings
24
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
140
Halloween comes soon, and what better way to celebrate than with homemade chocolate biscuits?
These treats use Whitakers Dark Chocolate to give a deep, rich taste that fits the spooky season. Cut them into fun shapes like pumpkins, bats or ghosts, and add icing for extra scare factor.
Simple to make at home, this recipe suits families or parties.
Get kids to help with decoration to make it a group activity. The Halloween biscuits turn out crispy on the outside with a soft chocolate centre.
Use this as a chance to try Whitakers Dark Chocolate in baking. Follow the steps below for biscuits that look good and taste even better.
Ingredients
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200g Whitakers Dark Chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
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125g unsalted butter, softened
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100g light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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200g plain flour
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30g cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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White icing pens (for cobwebs & ghost faces)
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Orange and black food colouring (for pumpkin designs)
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Edible eyes or sprinkles
For Decoration
Directions
Prep the oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
Make the dough
Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
Mix in the cooled, melted Whitakers Dark Chocolate.
Shape biscuits
Roll out dough to ~0.5cm thickness.
Use Halloween cookie cutters (pumpkin, ghost, bat shapes) to cut biscuits.
Place on trays, leaving space between each one.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm around the edges.
Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Decorate
Use icing pens to draw cobwebs, pumpkin faces, or spooky designs.
Add edible eyes or sprinkles for fun finishing touches.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 24 delicious Chocolate Halloween Biscuits.
Calories per serving: 140 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade Chocolate Halloween-themed biscuits.
Serving Suggestions
- Good for Halloween parties or gifts to trick-or-treaters.
- Kids can help with decoration.
- Put in clear bags with Halloween ribbons for gifts.
- Serve with hot chocolate on a cold night.
- Add to lunch boxes as a treat.
- Use as part of a dessert table at events.
- Share with friends at work or school.
How to Store Your Homemade Halloween Biscuits
Keep your homemade Halloween biscuits fresh with these tips.
Use an airtight container at room temperature to stop them from going soft or stale.
This keeps them good for up to 5 days. Make sure the biscuits cool down first before you put them away to avoid moisture buildup.
For longer storage, freeze the biscuits without any icing or decorations.
Put them in a freezer bag or box, and they stay fresh for up to 1 month.
To use them later, thaw at room temperature or in the fridge overnight. Add decorations after thawing.
In hot weather, think about the fridge to stop the chocolate from melting. Wrap them tight in foil or plastic first, then seal in a container to keep out smells. This helps if your kitchen gets warm.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrient | Amount per Biscuit (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Fat | 7g |
| Carbohydrates | 17g |
| Sugars | 9g |
| Protein | 2g |
A Short History of Halloween in the United Kingdom
Halloween in the UK stems from the Celtic Samhain festival over 2,000 years ago, marking harvest's end and winter's start, with bonfires to ward off spirits.
Roman influences post-AD 43 added apple bobbing.
Christianity in the 8th century shifted All Saints' Day to November 1, making October 31 All Hallows' Eve.
Medieval "souling" involved door-to-door begging for cakes in exchange for prayers.
Scotland and Ireland kept guising, mumming, and divination. Turnip lanterns evolved into pumpkins via 20th-century American trends, like trick-or-treating.
Today, it blends folklore with costumes, parties, and treats.
