You’ve been eating Scotch Fingers wrong your whole life—until now

As a nation of biscuit lovers, it’s no surprise that Arnott’s Scotch Fingers hold a special place in Australians’ hearts and pantries. These buttery treats have been a comforting companion to our cups of tea and a reliable snack for generations. 

But hold on to your teacups, because Arnott’s has just dropped a crumbly bombshell that might revolutionise how we indulge in these iconic biscuits. 

You might think there’s no wrong way to enjoy a biscuit, but according to the biscuit connoisseurs at Arnott’s, there’s a method to the madness of Scotch Fingers. 

The secret is simple: snap! The best way to enjoy a Scotch Finger is to break it half along the seam. This little trick will help you avoid the dreaded biscuit crumb catastrophe that often happens with each bite.

It’s a technique that seems obvious in hindsight, yet their research astonishingly found that less than half of Australians (only 43 per cent) naturally opt to break their Scotch Finger in half before eating it.

Arnott’s has even gone the extra mile by providing a step-by-step guide to perfect your Scotch Finger snap. 

Meanwhile, nearly one in three Australians prefer to eat their Scotch Finger as is, straight from the packet, and over a quarter of us are dunkers, immersing our Scotch Fingers in a hot beverage for that melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Beyond the snap, Scotch Fingers are a versatile kitchen ingredient. They’re not just for snacking; they’re a fantastic base for various sweet treats. 

For bakers and dessert aficionados, Scotch Fingers can be transformed into a crumbly foundation for a decadent cheesecake. Imagine a marbled passionfruit curd cheesecake resting on a bed of finely crushed Scotch Fingers—the kind of dessert that dreams are made of.

If you want something bite-sized, why not crush these biscuits into truffles or chocolate balls? They add the perfect texture and buttery flavour to these delightful confections. 

Let’s not forget about the classic chocolate maple slice, which uses whole Scotch Fingers as a base, layered with a chewy condensed milk middle and a rich, gooey chocolate topping. This recipe is sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.

But of course, there’s no shame in enjoying Scotch Fingers the old-fashioned way—straight from the packet, accompanied by a steaming cup of tea. 

Remember to give them a gentle snap to enjoy them as Arnott’s intended. It’s a small change that could make a big difference in your biscuit-eating experience.

Has this biscuit-breaking news changed your perspective on how to eat Scotch Fingers? Will you adopt the snap method, or do you have your unique way of enjoying these classic biscuits? 

Share your thoughts and favourite Scotch Finger recipes in the comments below—we’d love to hear your crumbly confessions and culinary creations!

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