Name: Easy 30 Minute Chocolate Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 biscuits
Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup cold heavy cream; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Easy 30 Minute Chocolate Biscuits

By Chef Elena Rossi Founder, Culinary Director & Recipe Developer (@recipestokitchen) · Tested & Updated November 5, 2026

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In Part 3 of making Easy 30 Minute Chocolate Biscuits, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

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Step-by-Step Visual Cooking Guide

Start by whisking your dry ingredients, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand. This is the key step—don’t skip it, as it ensures a flaky texture.

Stir in the cream gently, then fold in the chocolate chips. Pat the dough into a round, cut out your biscuits, and bake until the edges are just set. The tops should look slightly cracked and the centers soft.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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Easy 30 Minute Chocolate Biscuits

These easy 30-minute chocolate biscuits are crisp on the outside, soft and tender inside, with a rich cocoa flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or even breakfast with a cup of coffee.

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Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Servings12 biscuits

CourseDessert

Calories185 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the heavy cream until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick round, and cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the flakiest biscuits, keep the butter and cream as cold as possible—pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to freshen them up.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 185 kcalProtein: 3gCarbs: 24gFat: 9gFiber: 2g

Recipe Developed & Tested By

Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.

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