A British Biscuit Tin Classic
Spelt Bourbon Biscuits bring crisp texture and deep chocolate flavour with a gentle nutty note. Spelt flour keeps the biscuits light while holding their shape. The cocoa biscuits bake evenly and snap cleanly when cooled. The creamy filling stays smooth and rich without being heavy. These biscuits suit tea breaks, sharing, and classic British baking.
Why This Recipe Works
Spelt flour blends well with cocoa and sugar. The dough rolls easily and cuts cleanly. The biscuits stay crisp after cooling. The filling spreads smoothly and sets well. The method stays simple and beginner-friendly.
Spelt Bourbon Biscuits
Description
Classic British Bourbon biscuits made with spelt flour for a light, crisp bite. Rich cocoa biscuits sandwich a smooth chocolate buttercream filling. Simple to bake, easy to shape, and perfect for tea-time or sharing.
Ingredients
Chocolate Biscuits
Chocolate Cream Filling
Instructions
Prepare the oven.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
Mix dry ingredients.
- Combine spelt flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Add butter.
- Rub in cold butter until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
Form the dough.
- Add vanilla and milk, one tablespoon at a time, until a firm dough forms.
Roll and cut.
- Roll dough to 3 mm thickness. Cut into rectangles and dock with a fork.
Bake.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm. Cool fully on a rack.
Make the cream.
- Beat butter, icing sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Assemble biscuits.
- Spread filling on one biscuit and sandwich with another.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 30mg10%
- Sodium 85mg4%
- Potassium 90mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
- Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it feels soft.
- Docking helps biscuits bake evenly and stay flat.
- Biscuits firm as they cool.
Optional Substitutions & Variations
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to boost cocoa flavour.
- Use dairy-free butter for a plant-based option.
- Add orange zest to the filling for a citrus note.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days.
- Unfilled biscuits keep longer than filled ones.
- Freeze baked biscuits without filling for up to 2 months.
