Custard cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are known for their soft, chewy texture and delicious custard filling. Custard cookies are made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and custard powder. While the basic recipe for custard cookies is simple, there are many different variations that can be made to create unique and flavorful treats. Whether you are a novice baker or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a custard cookie recipe that you love.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CUSTARD COOKIES
This is a recipe from and Australian friend, he calls these cookies, biscuits. These cookies are great for a sweet treat. Recipe from 1975.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325^. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream powdered sugar and butter, until fluffy.Add egg and beat well to combine. Sift together the flour,baking powder and custard powder(cornstarch). Add dry mixture to the creamed mixture and the (vanilla if using cornstarch); combine well; until a soft dough forms.
- 3. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on prepared cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Using a fork, press dough to flatten slightly. Note: if you want to get fancy try pressing with bottom of can or tater masher. Bake until bottoms are just turning golden. This should take between 8 and 12 minutes..depending on your oven.Let cool on sheets for 3 minutes.
- 4. Remove to cooling rack and cool completely. --- If you would like to make sandwich cookie from these : this is the filling: 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons butter, room temperature Combine until creamy and spreadable. Spread between bottom of cookie and press another bottom on top.
VANILLA CUSTARD KISSES COOKIES
Haven't made these yet, but they look irresistable and so tempting. If you get to bake them before me let me know what you think. Perfect afternoon tea fare. This recipe comes from Family Circle's Biscuit and Slices book.
Provided by tummyyummies
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C Brush two 32 x 28cm biscuit trays with melted butter. Line base with paper; grease paper.
- Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl until mixture is light and creamy. Add th egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add vanilla essence; beat until combined.
- Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Using a metal spoon, fold in sifted custard powder and flours. Stir until ingredients are just combined and the mixture is almost smooth. Press mixture together with fingertips to form a smooth dough.
- Roll 1 level teaspoon of mixture at a time into bowls. Arrange on prepared trays about 5cm apart. Flatten lightly with base of glass to 2.5cm rounds. Bake 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden.
- TO MAKE VANILLA CREAM:.
- Beat butter and essence in a small bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add sugar and milk gradually, stir until well combined and mixture is smooth.
- Stand biscuits on trays for 5 mins, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Spread half the biscuits with filling and sandwich together with remaining biscuits. If you like you can dust biscuits with icing sugar as well.
- Keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 30.9, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.6
LEMON CUSTARD COOKIES
Make and share this Lemon Custard Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rainna
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 40m
Yield 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 180C/350°F.
- Sift flour, custard powder, and baking powder together.
- Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla essence, lemon rind, lemon juice, egg yolks and blend well.
- Fold in flour mixture, and mix till all ingredients form a soft dough.
- Fill into a piping bag with a 1 cm star nozzle.
- Pipe the dough on a cookie tray, 1 inch apart.
- Place a cherry or almond bit on top and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the dough before baking for a flakier cookie.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a tender cookie.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can toughen the cookies.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges, but still soft in the center for a chewy cookie.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them.
Conclusion:
Custard cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a custard cookie that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a classic custard cookie or something more unique, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy. So, next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give custard cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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