The original malted Horlicks came into production in 1873 and was marketed as a food for invalids. This might explain why every time I have an operation I crave a horlicks milkshake. I have used their light chocolate variety to make these chocolate horlicks chews.
Head straight on to the recipe for Chocolate Horlicks Chews ♥
For as long as I can remember I wore a watch. That is until I went to Australia in 2006. I had a very short trip planned and wanted to ensure I did not suffer from jetlag. Friends suggested melatonin but my Doctor reckons it does not work. I then decided to take my watch off a few days before I left, and let the sun rule my sleeping and waking cycles. I got through the entire trip without feeling exhausted and decided to not wear my watch again. Part of this was to help me deal with my chronic insomnia. Last year when I bought my fitness tracker I was concerned I would not be able to get used to having something constantly on my wrist. However I soon got used to the feeling and after a few weeks it stopped bothering me at night.
Today’s inspiration ♥ Recipe For Chocolate Horlicks Chews ♥ can be found on Lavender and Lime Share on X
Yesterday morning I was a bit distracted. It was not until I was in the car that I realized my wrist was unadorned. I had not put my Polar wearable back on after my shower. It felt quite strange all day. Of course, not having it on meant that my steps were not counted and there was no record of the calories I burnt up. I am not exactly counting my calories. But if I were I would be sure to walk the extra mile to be able to enjoy the entire batch of my chocolate horlicks chews. They did not last long after being baked. Given how easy they were to make these will feature quite regularly at tea time in our house.
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Chocolate Horlicks Chews
Ingredients
- 114 g butter
- Pinch of salt
- 60 g fructose
- 118 g flour
- 38 g chocolate horlicks plus extra for dusting
- 60 g white chocolate
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160° Celsius
- Place the butter, salt and fructose into a mixing bowl and cream using a wooden spoon
- Add the flour and horlicks and stir to combine thoroughly
- Place into a greased loaf pan and dock with a fork
- Bake for 25 minutes
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly before cutting into bars
- Melt the chocolate (I did mine in a microwave)
- Place the chews onto a wire cooling rack and place the rack over your tin
- Spread the chocolate over the top of the chews and dust with extra horlicks
Disclosure: I was sent the book to review by Penguin Random House South Africa and this recipe formed part of the review and is published with permission. This post is in line with my blogging policy.
Inspiration published on Lavender and Lime January 13:
- 2016 – Home, Sarah Graham
- 2012 – Pickled Peppers
- 2011 – Ganache
I enjoyed far too many niceties over the festive season so I am limiting the extra’s in the house at the moment.
Have a lovely day.
🙂 Mandy xo
Me too!
simply damn delicious!!!
Thank you Dedy 🙂
I love Horlicks but it’s been years! Think I’d enjoy these ?
I am sure you would 🙂
My great aunt has always sworn by horlicks before bed….I also love the creaminess of it. I love the idea of using it in a recipe. So good Tandy!
I am going to follow your aunt’s advice!
That looks REALLY simple (ingredients wise) for something so complex looking! Awesome share! – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
It is perfect with the simple ingredients!
Oh yum! I haven’t had Horlicks for years and it makes me think of my Grandma who used to drink it. Good one Tandy.
Nice to bring back a memory Jem 🙂
Ooh I love malt so I love Horlicks! My grandmother used to have it every night before dinner 🙂
I should try having it every night before bed 🙂
Thank you for the recipe and I wish you have a healthy and prosperous 2017.!
Thank you! and thank you for the visit 🙂
What an interesting recipe! The first time I tried Horlicks was in the UK in 1992. I had never encountered it before. It is available in Australia but is not really party of the Aussie psyche unless you are an ex-pat Brit.
That is probably the same case here Fiona 🙂
This brings back so many memories! Horlicks was a regular thing in our house in my childhood. Love that you used it as an ingredient in what looks like a tasty treat.
It was a very tasty treat, and so glad I invoked some memories for you 🙂
OK no idea about Horlicks lol but the chews look great! Ah dear insomnia.
It is similar to ovaltine – do you get that there?
This made me think of my dad as he loved a cup of hot horlicks at bedtime. I wonder if its available in the US as I don’t remember seeing it since I have lived here? I can’t say Id ever heard of using it in a cake recipe but I bet its delicious.
I have no idea if Horlicks is available in the States. Glad to have given you a memory! Thanks for the visit Sue 🙂
I don’t think I’ve ever tried Horlicks. I wouldn’t know what it tastes like.
I really hate forgetting to wear my Fitbit pedometer. It’s like the movement that day never happened.
I can so relate to that Gary 🙂