When @nxtlvl.kai slid into Suzanne Paul’s DMs with this nightmare scenario, she knew she wasn’t alone. The double tap of doom is universal. One rogue like, one digital breadcrumb, and suddenly you’ve exposed your late-night curiosity to the very person you never wanted to impress. There’s no need to panic or scrub your digital footprint clean, because Suzanne’s got the only advice that matters: when in doubt, bake it out.
Here's What I Would Do!
- Delete the app and vanish from social media altogether? Tempting, but then who’s going to see your holiday snaps.
- Change your eye colour, dye your hair, maybe even get a fringe? Bold—but it won’t erase the “like” notification sitting smugly on someone else’s phone.
- Move cities, take up a new name, and live Wi-Fi-free in the bush? Slightly over the top, perhaps?
- Or… redirect that panicked thumb energy into something far more rewarding: baking. Get elbows deep in chocolate, walnuts, and Chelsea sugar while you whip up a batch of Afghan biscuits. They’re crunchy, fudgy, and just distracting enough to make you forget that you’ve exposed your inner stalker tendencies.
Biscuits Over Blunders
Chocolatey, nutty, and topped with a generous crown of chocolate icing and walnut, Afghan biscuits are a Kiwi classic. Bake a tray, brew a cuppa, and remind yourself: life goes on, “likes” get lost in the feed, but Afghan biscuits are forever.
Here’s our favourite Afghan recipe, and some other biscuit inspo!
Helpful Hints
We’ve all double-tapped by mistake, so you’re in good company. Channel that thumb energy into something useful—creaming butter and sugar. That’s where the magic starts. Keep an eye on your oven: Afghans should be crisp at the edges but still soft in the centre when they come out. They firm up as they cool.
Don’t rush the icing either; a glossy finish needs cooled biscuits and patience, which is something to practice while resisting the urge to check Instagram again.
Afghans Without the Allergies
Not every office, school or home can handle nuts, dairy, or eggs. But that doesn’t mean anyone should miss out on biscuits! Here’s how to keep the peace (and the crumbs) allergy-safe:
- Nut-Free Afghans: The walnut on top is iconic, but it’s also optional. Leave it off entirely or crown your biscuits with a chocolate button, dried fruit, or even a pretzel twist. Same crunch, zero nut panic.
- Nut-Free Alternatives: Try Chelsea’s Gingernuts or Hokey Pokey Crunch Biscuits—both deliver that classic snap without a single nut in sight.
- Dairy-Free Twist: Swap butter for Olivani Spread and use a plant-based milk for the icing. Still rich, still indulgent, still “forget your shame-scroll” worthy.
- Egg-Free Options: If eggs are off the table, Chelsea’s Chocolate Cream Anzac Biscuits are a brilliant go-to—crispy, chewy, and naturally egg-free.
- For the Peanut Lovers (not the allergic ones!): If nuts are safe in your house, Chelsea’s Peanut Brownie Biscuit Bites make the perfect companion for responsible, non-stalkerish scrolling.
Real connections happen over biscuits, not in the comments section. Mix, match, and bake until the only thing you double-tap is the tin.
Conundrums happen every day. Chelsea’s got the answers.
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