Custard biscuits

Custard biscuits :

Cooking Time
12 minutes

Makes
36

Ingredients


250g butter, softened
1/2 cup pure icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups plain flour
1/2 cup custard powder

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Place butter, sugar and vanilla into a food processor. Process for 2 minutes or until well combined.
Add flour and custard powder. Pulse until just combined (don't over-process or biscuits will not have a fine texture).
Roll heaped teaspoonfuls of mixture into small balls. Place onto prepared baking trays. Press with a floured fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden. Allow to stand on trays for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining biscuit mixture.
OR
A little hint of white chocolate makes these custard biscuits into an extra delicious treat.

Makes
28

Ingredients
125g butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup custard powder
80g white chocolate, roughly chopped

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
Sift flour and custard powder together over butter mixture. Add white chocolate and stir until mixture forms a soft dough.
Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on prepared trays, allowing room for spreading. Using a fork, press dough to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve