Homemade Hobnob-Style Biscuits
- Peter Sidwell
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
Homemade Hobnob-Style Biscuits
This recipe came about when I picked up a packet of Hobnobs at the supermarket and thought — surely I can make these at home. A few trials later, I had it: the perfect blend of golden oats, rich butter, and dark chocolate that rivals (and beats!) the shop-bought version.
Crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and finished with that signature chocolate top — these Homemade Hobnob-Style Biscuits are pure comfort and perfect with a cup of tea.
Timings
Prep time: 1 hour (plus 30 minutes cooling)
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 10 biscuits
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
125g self-raising flour
250g oats
125g granulated sugar
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
250g unsalted butter
1 tbsp golden syrup
1 tbsp hot water
For the Topping
100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
Method
Mix the dry ingredientsIn a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, oats, granulated sugar, and bicarbonate of soda.
Melt the wet ingredientsIn a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the golden syrup and hot water. Bring just to a gentle boil.
Combine to make the doughPour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until it comes together into a thick dough.
Shape and chillDivide the dough into 10 equal balls (about 70g each). Place on a tray and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Bake until goldenPreheat the oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Press the dough balls gently to flatten, then bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool completelyRemove from the oven and let the biscuits cool completely before decorating.
Add the chocolate toppingMelt the dark chocolate gently until smooth, then spoon or drizzle over one half of each biscuit. Leave to cool and set before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, use jumbo oats instead of rolled oats.
Swap dark chocolate for milk or white for a sweeter finish.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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