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    Published: Jan 21, 2020 Β· Modified: Feb 7, 2021 by joskitchenlarder Β· 45 Comments. Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

    Chocolate Fork Biscuits (Vegan)

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    Close up of chocolate fork biscuits.

    These Chocolate Fork Biscuits are really chocolatey, melt in the mouth delicious & happen to be vegan too. It's the ultimate chocolate biscuits recipe that requires only few basic ingredients and is super easy to make.

    Close up of chocolate fork biscuits.

    I absolutely adore chocolate biscuits and when it comes to eating them I much prefer homemade ones, don't you? My Chocolate Fork Biscuits recipe is super simple and even though it takes slightly longer (not by much) then opening a packet of biscuits, it is so worth it. As we are trying to move towards eating more plant based diet this year I decided to make these biscuits vegan as well, however it's always up to you what ingredients you'd like to use for yours and I provide substitutions to make it easier for you as well.

    Baked biscuits with crumbs, chocolate milk and cocoa powder.

    Ingredients

    Plain (All-Purpose) Flour - Feel free to use self-raising flour in its place and disregard baking powder.

    Baking Powder - No need to use if using self-raising flour.

    Caster (Fine) Sugar or Golden Caster Sugar - Fine sugar works best here but if you're stuck, granulated one will do too.

    Dark Cocoa or Cacao Powder - For vegan baking I like to use Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder (widely available) or Naturya Organic Cacao Powder* - both really chocolatey and rich but with raw cacao powder you also get the benefit of added vitamins and minerals. You can substitute both of these with any unsweetened cocoa powder if you don't need or want your biscuits to be vegan.

    Vanilla Extract - It's optional here but does add to the flavour.

    Vegan Block Butter/Spread - I would recommend using vegan block butter here instead of vegan spread in a tub as it's got higher fat content which is so important in baking. My favourite ones are Stork Original Baking Block or Naturli Organic Vegan Block. Both with 75% fat content and widely available in the supermarkets. If you don't need for these chocolate biscuits to be vegan, simply use unsalted butter.

    Salt - Pinch of salt in chocolate bakes magically enhances chocolatey flavour. Give it a go and taste for yourself!

    Hand holding a biscuit.

    Equipment

    The beauty of these biscuits is that you can make them with the help of a bowl and a wooden spoon. There really isn't a need for any special equipment which also makes these perfect for baking session with your kids. However, you can always use your kitchen gadgets if you prefer as I have below.

    Hand mixer*

    Mixing bowl*

    Sieve*

    Fork

    Baking Tray*lined with baking paper or reusable silicone baking mats*

    Alternatively, you could put all the ingredients in the food processor with a blade (I use my trusty old Magimix*) and mix until dough comes together which I've done on numerous occasions myself.

    Biscuit broken in two.

    Storing and Freezing Chocolate Fork Biscuits

    These delicious chocolate biscuits will last up to a week if kept in airtight container.

    To freeze baked biscuits simply wait for them to cool completely and freeze individually for up to a month. I no longer use clingfilm in my kitchen but found these multi-purpose snack/sandwich bags* are perfect for freezing small or individual portions of baked goods. You can also freeze them in the freezer safe box in layers separated with baking paper*. To defrost simply take them out of the freezer and allow to defrost on the kitchen counter. It won't take long.

    The best way to freeze unbaked biscuits is to open freeze them first and once rock solid transfer them to the freezer safe bag or container until needed. My baking tin happens to fit in my freezer so I simply put it in until biscuits are frozen and then transfer them into the bag. There is no need to defrost these before baking. Simply pop them straight into preheated oven adding couple of extra minutes of baking time.

    Baked biscuits cooling on the tray.

    How to make Chocolate Fork Biscuits - Step-By-Step Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
    • Put vegan baking spread/butter, sugar and vanilla extract (if using) in a large bowl and using wooden spoon or hand mixer beat until nice and pale.
    • Sieve flour, baking powder, cocoa/cacao and salt into the bowl and mix until combined and dough starts coming together. At the end you might have to use your hand to gather the dough into a ball.

    Biscuit making process collage.

    • Divide the dough into small, walnut size balls and put them on prepared baking tray. Make sure you leave some space in between the balls.
    • Using fork flatten each of the balls gently to make a chocolate fork biscuit shape.
    • Bake in preheated oven for approx. 15 minutes. Let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them onto the cooling rack.
    • Enjoy!
    Dough balls on the baking tray.
    Squashing dough balls with a fork to make a pattern.
    Biscuits on the tray ready for the oven.

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    Close up of chocolate fork biscuits.
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    Chocolate Fork Biscuits (Vegan)

    These Chocolate Fork Biscuits are really chocolatey, melt in the mouth delicious & vegan. It's the ultimate chocolate biscuits recipe that requires only few basic ingredients and is super easy to make too.
    Course Biscuits / Cookies
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate biscuits, chocolate fork biscuits, vegan
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 18 biscuits
    Calories 99kcal
    Author Jo Allison

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 150 g plain (all-purpose) flour see notes
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder see notes
    • 70 g caster or golden caster sugar
    • 20 g dark cocoa or cacao powder see notes
    • 125 g vegan block butter or margarine (softenend) see notes
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
    • Put vegan baking spread/butter, sugar and vanilla extract (if using) in a large bowl and using wooden spoon or hand mixer beat until nice and pale.
    • Sieve flour, baking powder, cocoa/cacao and salt into the bowl and mix until combined and dough starts coming together. At the end you might have to use your hand to gather the dough into a ball.
    • Divide the dough into small, walnut size balls and put them on prepared baking tray. Make sure you leave some space in between the balls.
    • Using fork flatten each of the balls gently to make a chocolate fork biscuit shape.
    • Bake in preheated oven for approx. 15 minutes. Let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them onto the cooling rack.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per biscuit and should be treated as a guideline only.Β 
    • You can use self-raising flour instead of plain flour and baking powder.Β 
    • There is no need to use baking powder if using self-raising flour.Β 
    • Feel free to use regular unsalted butter and regular unsweetened cocoa powder for your biscuits if yo don't need or want them to be vegan.Β 
    • See "Ingredients" paragraph above for vegan product I use and recommend for this recipe.Β 
    Storing & FreezingΒ 
    Store in the airtight container for up to a week.Β 
    Freezer friendly for up to 1 month. See "Storing and Freezing Chocolate Fork Biscuits" paragraph above

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Fork Biscuits (Vegan)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 99 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 46mg2%
    Potassium 48mg1%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 1g2%
    Calcium 12mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Lucy Black says

      January 23, 2023 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Hi, I'm looking for vegan biscuits that can be frozen and this recipe sounds perfect. If I were to make 9 larger biscuits instead of 18 from the dough, how long would you cook them for? Thanks.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 23, 2023 at 12:05 pm

        Hi Lucy, I think baking time will be similar so approx 15 minutes. Bear in mind that they will still be quite soft even when ready and will firm up as they cool down. Hope that helps.

        Reply
        • Lucy Black says

          January 26, 2023 at 2:24 pm

          Thank you. I'll let you know how I get on!

          Reply
          • joskitchenlarder says

            January 27, 2023 at 8:26 am

            Great, thanks Lucy! πŸ™‚

            Reply
    2. Lisa says

      February 01, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are the most lovelies biscuits I've ever made. I can't stop at one.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        February 01, 2021 at 3:32 pm

        That's music to my ears Lisa and I so know what you mean as one is never enough! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    3. peta says

      July 10, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Do you think you could substitute in a gluten free plain flour? Or would you then need to tweak the whole recipe?

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        July 11, 2020 at 7:33 am

        Hi there, I have never made these with gluten-free flour so cannot really advise. However, it is a simple recipe so I personally think it would work although biscuits might be a bit crumblier than when using regular flour. Let me know how they turn out if you decide to give it a go. πŸ™‚

        Reply
      • Lisa Fereday says

        March 20, 2021 at 10:20 am

        5 stars
        Absolutely lovely biscuits, I used stork from a tub and they came out perfectly. Delicious, melt in the mouth, crisp chocolate flavoured yum. Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
        • joskitchenlarder says

          March 20, 2021 at 9:05 pm

          Thanks so much Lisa! πŸ™‚ I'm so happy you enjoyed them!

          Reply
        • Nancy says

          December 19, 2021 at 4:55 pm

          Hi, if you're in the UK (and vegan) it's only the stork block that's vegan, not the tub!

          Reply
    4. Hannah says

      May 31, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe and so quick to make!, used coconut oil (and a slight amount of vegetable oil as I ran out of coconut) and they turned out great, thank you x

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        June 01, 2020 at 7:57 am

        So pleased to hear Hannah! πŸ™‚ x

        Reply
    5. Dee says

      May 09, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Hi,
      Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour? If yes, do I need to change any proportions of the ingredients or the temperature of the oven?

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        May 09, 2020 at 10:36 am

        Hi Dee, I don't see why you couldn't swap the flour for whole wheat variety. There is no need to adjust proportions of any ingredients or oven temperature. Let me know how you get on. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Tom Peek says

      April 27, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        April 27, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        Thank you Tom! I'm glad you enjoyed them! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Lauren says

      April 02, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      These were beautiful and so easy to make. I made them with Vitalite Vegan Spread, Self Raising Flour and sprinkled some Sea Salt on top and they were perfect. Will definitely be making this again thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        April 02, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for your comment, I'm so happy you liked them and that you'll be making them again! Huge compliment! x

        Reply
    8. Charlie says

      March 24, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Love the recipe, so simple and delicious.
      However, don't make the same mistake as me and use vegan butter/spread but not vegetable shortening as it doesn't make a workable dough but more of a frosting like consistency which made it very difficult to form the biscuit shapes. I had to refrigerate my dough so the fat would solidify a bit to make it easier to work with.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        March 24, 2020 at 1:42 pm

        Hi Charlie,
        Thanks for your comment and your tip about vegetable shortening.
        The consistency issues were most likely due to the fat content in shortening which is 100% as opposed to that of 75% in vegan block butter or 80% in regular dairy butter with the remaining percentage being water. I did some research and if you were to substitute vegan block butter (which I recommend) with some type of vegetable shortening (Trex or Cookeen in the UK and Crisco in the US) you would need to amend the quantity and use 100g of shortening instead of 125g. I haven't tried it yet but that's the result of my research for now. πŸ™‚
        I'm glad you enjoyed the biscuits though. πŸ™‚
        Jo x

        Reply
    9. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

      February 03, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      YUM - these look fab. I used to make these all the time when I was a kid. We called them 'Mary biscuits' after the lady who gave my mum the recipe. I've made them a few times with my kids but you've reminded me - we really should make them again soon! Eb x

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        February 04, 2020 at 11:21 am

        Thanks Eb! x Mary biscuits, that's brilliant! πŸ™‚ Oh absolutely, they are so easy and delicious, my two love making these on their own.

        Reply
    10. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

      January 31, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      They look so tasty and I love how effective the simple fork decoration is

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        February 02, 2020 at 9:27 am

        Thanks Kat! πŸ™‚ Simple and delicious for sure.

        Reply
    11. Sylvie says

      January 31, 2020 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      How perfect do these biscuits look!? So soft and moist, plus I love the fact that they are vegan. I think I would eat the whole batch in one go haha!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 31, 2020 at 10:08 am

        Thank you Sylvie! πŸ™‚ They are actually crunchy lol but proper melt in the mouth. I'm really glad I've got two kids at home helping me devour these or else there would be no stopping me either lol

        Reply
    12. Choclette says

      January 30, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely gorgeous and yes I am partial to a chocolate biscuit - or two πŸ˜‰ Yours look so dainty and neat. My fork biscuits never look like this.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 31, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Thank you! πŸ™‚ I really made an effort with these on account they had to be photographed lol. Usually it's the kids who help to make them making their appearance a bit scruffier. One thing is constant and that is the flavour, they are just soo good! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Jacqui – Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain says

      January 30, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love simple biscuits like these and they look to have a lovely texture. Thank you for sharing with #CookblogShare

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 30, 2020 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks Jacqui! πŸ™‚ Sometimes all you need is a bake that comes together literally in minutes, this is the one for sure!

        Reply
    14. Jenny Walters says

      January 29, 2020 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I'm really feeling the whole biscuit thing at the mo....oh and the cake thing.....might also have a sausage roll thing going on too...BUT these look divine. Simple and full of chocolate...top biscuit bombing. Thanks so much for linking to #BakingCrumbs

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 30, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        Ha ha thanks Jenny! x My excuse is always the same, I'm making these for the kids πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    15. Jordin says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE this recipe! I love how easy these cookies are to make, and how moist they are! The whole family loved them.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you Jordin! πŸ™‚ They do melt in the mouth, don't they.

        Reply
    16. Taylor Kiser says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      These are so easy to make and totally irresistible! A new favorite treat!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        Thank you Taylor! πŸ™‚ I'm so pleased!

        Reply
    17. kim says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! These were scrumptious and were easy too. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks Kim, I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    18. sherry brubaker says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      I swear I could almost smell these! They are so fluffy and delish! I love the print on the top of the cookie!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:18 pm

        Thanks Sherry! πŸ™‚ Got to love fork cookies!

        Reply
    19. Pam Greer says

      January 22, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely perfect for our afternoon tea or snack! They are so full of chocolate flavor!

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks Pam! They are perfect little chocolate fix but it is so difficult to stop after one. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    20. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      January 21, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy and absolutely perfect! I've pinned to make soon.

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 22, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        Thanks Cat! πŸ™‚ You'll love them. We can't get enough of them at the moment!

        Reply

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