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TV Bar Biscuits

Make authentic TV Bar Biscuits with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

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By DenisiyaPublished on February 25, 2020
TV Bar Biscuits
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Prep Time25 mins
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Cook Time80 mins
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Total Time105 mins
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ServingsMakes 12 Biscuits (1 Dozen)
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This Recipe Makes 12 Biscuits (1 Dozen)

These TV Bar Biscuits / Cookies are absolutely delectable. They are a rich & a perfect treat any time of day. They look very similar to the TV Bar chocolate by Beacon, hence the name.

TV Bar Biscuits are molded to look like the TV Bar chocolate & covered in delicious milk chocolate for that extra richness. One of these is enough for the day due to their size but they can be molded & baked in smaller sizes – I just chose to get them as similar as I could to the chocolate bar. This is also a great bake to gift someone & also perfect for those Eid & Diwali/Deepavali parcels.

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Ingredients

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Base Yield: Makes 12 Biscuits (1 Dozen)
  • For the chocolate coating

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Step-by-Step Instructions

33 Steps
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 160° Celsius.

  2. Step 2

    Make sure the butter / margarine is at room temperature.

    Step 2 visual guide
  3. Step 3

    Add the butter / margarine to a mixing bowl.

    Step 3 visual guide
  4. Step 4

    Add in the castor sugar.

    Step 4 visual guide
  5. Step 5

    Mix the butter / margarine & the castor sugar until smooth & creamy.

    Step 5 visual guide
  6. Step 6

    Add in the cocoa powder & salt.

    Step 6 visual guide
  7. Step 7

    Thereafter, add in the milk powder & the desiccated coconut.

    Step 7 visual guide
  8. Step 8

    Then, add in the vegetable oil, the flour & the rice krispies. I have used the vanilla flavoured rice krispies. If you do not have the vanilla flavoured ones, add a teaspoon of vanilla essence.

    Step 8 visual guide
  9. Step 9

    Give it a quick mix.

    Step 9 visual guide
  10. Step 10

    Using your hands, mix together to form a dough.

    Step 10 visual guide
  11. Step 11

    Lightly grease any square or rectangular casserole using spraying oil. Flatten the dough into the casserole.

    Step 11 visual guide
  12. Step 12

    I have used a 38×28 centimeter casserole. There should be some height when packing it into the casserole as the will be the thickness of each biscuit / cookie. A small glass can also be used to roll over the dough to ensure it is tightly packed.

    Step 12 visual guide
  13. Step 13

    Place the casserole into the freezer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the dough should be firm.

    Step 13 visual guide
  14. Step 14

    Next, using a knife, cut the dough into 12 equal parts. They may also be cut into small parts but be careful as the smaller they are, the easier they will crumble whilst in this form.

    Step 14 visual guide
  15. Step 15

    Once they are cut out into sections, mold them into chocolate bars using your hands & place them onto a baking tray lined with wax or parchment paper,

    Step 15 visual guide
  16. Step 16

    Make sure to leave some space in between each one as they will expand a bit once baked.

    Step 16 visual guide
  17. Step 17

    Place the tray into the preheated oven & bake them for 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.

    Step 17 visual guide
  18. Step 18

    Once their baked, they should be much firmer.

    Step 18 visual guide
  19. Step 19

    If any of them scorched at the bottoms, simply use a serrated knife & scrape it off.

    Step 19 visual guide
  20. Step 20

    Place them onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Step 20 visual guide
  21. Step 21

    Whilst they cool, lay a sheet of foil onto a tray – large enough to fit all the biscuits with ample space in between them. Set aside.

    Step 21 visual guide
  22. Step 22

    Continue with this step only once the biscuits are completely cooled. In a microwavable bowl, add in the plain milk chocolate. This bowl should be able to fit one of the biscuits in it as we will be coating them later on.

    Step 22 visual guide
  23. Step 23

    Pour in the vegetable oil. This will prevent the chocolate from becoming too thick.

    Step 23 visual guide
  24. Step 24

    Microwave the chocolate at 30 second intervals at a time, mixing it in between until it is melted. If it is longer than 30 seconds at a time, the chocolate will burn.

    Step 24 visual guide
  25. Step 25

    Take one biscuit at a time & dunk it into the melted chocolate.

    Step 25 visual guide
  26. Step 26

    Using a spoon, toss the biscuit around in the chocolate, ensuring that it is fully coated. Lift it up with the spoon & allow any excess chocolate to drip off.

    Step 26 visual guide
  27. Step 27

    Place the coated biscuit onto the foiled tray that was prepared earlier, The foil will allow the biscuits to easily come off.

    Step 27 visual guide
  28. Step 28

    Place this tray into the freezer & allow the chocolate to harden. It usually takes about 30 minutes.

    Step 28 visual guide
  29. Step 29

    Once the chocolate has hardened, remove from the freezer.

    Step 29 visual guide
  30. Step 30

    Carefully & gently pull the TV Bar Biscuits off the foil. You may crack off any excess hardened chocolate around the edges.

    Step 30 visual guide
  31. Step 31

    Enjoy them whilst you can because they wipe out fast!

    Step 31 visual guide
  32. Step 32

    When you break them apart, the inside looks exactly like the TV Bar chocolate – only this is a biscuit version of it but it still tastes the same.

    Step 32 visual guide
  33. Step 33

    Store these TV Bar Biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

    Step 33 visual guide
Video Tutorial

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best TV Bar Biscuits

How should I store TV Bar Biscuits to maintain freshness?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For milk-based sweetmeats like burfee or soji, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 to 10 days.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Pure butter or ghee provides the authentic rich aroma and texture characteristic of traditional Indian sweetmeats and bakes. Margarine can be used in a pinch, but butter delivers superior flavor.

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Meet Denisiya

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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