Chocolate Yo Yo Biscuits
These homemade Chocolate Yo Yo Biscuits are sandwiched together with a simple 4-ingredient chocolate filling. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea!
Servings 16 biscuits
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Biscuits
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (190g/6.7 oz.) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
- 1/3 cup custard powder
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
Chocolate Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 20 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1-2 Tbsp whole milk
Instructions
Chocolate Biscuits
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 356ºF (180ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: To a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attached, add the softened butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute until pale and creamy, scrape down the sides.
- Sift and beat: Sift over flour, custard powder and cocoa powder. Beat for 1 minute until it turns into crumbly dough. Turn off the beater and use your hands to bring it together into a soft dough.
- Form the biscuits: Pick up 2 teaspoons of dough (weighing 15g/0.5 oz. each) and roll it into a smooth ball. Place on the lined baking sheet and using the back of a fork, lightly press it down to create that iconic texture. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until they come off the paper easily. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Filling
- Prepare the filling: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift the sugar and cocoa powder then pour in the melted butter and one tablespoon of milk. Use a whisk to mix until well combined and it turns into thick buttercream, if it’s too dry, add the remaining one tablespoon of milk and mix.
- Sandwich the biscuits: Sandwich your biscuits together by pairing off 2 biscuits. Then spoon about half a teaspoon to one teaspoon of filling onto the bottom of one biscuit. Place the second biscuit on top and gently press together to form the sandwich. Repeat with remaining biscuits.
- Set the filling: Set aside until the filling is set, about 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store: Keep the Yo Yo Biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the biscuits in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag with layers separated by parchment paper. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Thaw: Thaw the Yo Yo Biscuits at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg