These have to be one of the best comfort and go to cookies for all occasions. They are velvety and melt in the mouth, all the while being light, and well, just perfect. When I do gift baskets of cookies and biscuits, these always feature.
Custard Cookies
Ingredients
180g soft butter
125ml icing sugar
5ml baking powder
250ml flour
160ml custard powder
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160˚C.
- Cream the butter and icing sugar together.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a baking tray.
- Press the balls down with a fork.
- Bake for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until light brown.
Submitted by: Mandy Frielinghaus, Mauritius
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Another simple yet lovely recipe! I noticed you use custard powder, I remember one of my friends told me this is one secret for a chewy cookie.
By: rsmacaalay on November 17, 2010
at 12:40
Thanks so much. I don’t know about custard powder being an ingredient for a chewy cookie. These cookies are flaky and crumbly – just too yummy for words.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 17, 2010
at 13:14
They do look delicious and I have never used custard powder in biscuits before, I imagine it really makes them creamy tasting.
By: theordinarycook on November 17, 2010
at 13:13
They remind me of having a similar texture to shortbread but much lighter. They are just super!
By: thecompletecookbook on November 17, 2010
at 13:15
Another sweet and crumbly cookies recipe from you! They looks so wonderful! I love the genius idea of using custard powder in cookies
By: Tes on November 17, 2010
at 15:43
Thanks Tes. I bet your little one would love these.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 17, 2010
at 15:54
I’ve never heard of custard cookies before… I might just try this..
By: Babygirl on November 17, 2010
at 21:13
Hi Babygirl, thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do, they are truly moreish and so easy to make.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 18, 2010
at 07:42
I am so excited to see this recipe! I have custard powder on hand and other than using it for Nanaimo Bars I never use it. The cookie jar is currently empty and now I know what I am going to fill it with…thanks so much for what looks like another great recipe!
By: lifeinarecipe on November 18, 2010
at 03:22
Hi Cindy, Nanaimo Bars sound fabulous, I would love to hear about your recipe and I can’t wait to hear how you enjoy these custard cookies.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 18, 2010
at 07:51
I made these and they were eaten before I got to take a picture of them! I pressed a couple of dried cranberries to the cookie tops, as when I serve custard we always like a dollop of jam on top, so I thought the cranberries would give it a similar touch..they were great cookies and especially loved by my elderly mother in-law and her friends…thanks again for sharing!
I’ll be making some Nanaimo Bars again and will post a couple of different recipes.
By: lifeinarecipe on December 4, 2010
at 04:49
I am thrilled they were such a hit, thanks for the feedback Cindy. I would love to have seen a pic of them with the cranberries on top – that is such a great and fun idea, especially now over the festive season. I am looking forward to your Nanaimo Bar recipes.
By: thecompletecookbook on December 5, 2010
at 12:43
Very nice recipe and a good one for the school lunchboxes!
By: Amanda on November 18, 2010
at 03:57
Hi Amanda, thanks.
By: thecompletecookbook on November 18, 2010
at 07:52
Mandy, over here there is a lovely cookie known as a “melting moment”, which is basically two of these cookies sandwiched around a filling. I’ve never thought of making them at home until now, thank you!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on November 18, 2010
at 09:46
Hi Celia, ooh, melting moments sound fabulous! I will get adventurous the next time I make these and will try a vanilla icing filling, or possibly a chocolate one, or maybe even a lemon infused one – then again, knowing myself, probably all 3! Thanks for a great idea!
By: thecompletecookbook on November 18, 2010
at 10:37
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By: Wordpress Recipe Challenge ~ update | Promenade Plantings on November 30, 2011
at 20:37
Thanks again for the link back and mention. Happy cooking, baking and skiing.
By: thecompletecookbook on December 1, 2011
at 09:43
Hi there, just wanting to double check the recipe before I make it.
The 160ml custard powder – is this the dried mix and I make it up to 160ml with milk?
Thanks and looking forward to making them
By: promenadeplantings on January 16, 2012
at 23:04
Hi Claire, I am thrilled you are going to make these cookies. You just use the dry custard powder – no milk. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy them.
By: thecompletecookbook on January 16, 2012
at 23:19
Thanks, I’ll let you know how I get on
By: promenadeplantings on January 17, 2012
at 07:58
This recipe looks oh so buttery and delicious – a definite plus from me
It is how I make my melting moments!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
By: Choc Chip Uru on March 17, 2012
at 22:34
Thanks for stopping by Chco Chip Uru. These are one of those recipe that never fails and always has everybody oohing and aahing. Have a super day.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 18, 2012
at 09:48
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By: Custard Cookies – A WordPress Recipe Challenge | Promenade Plantings on March 18, 2012
at 14:06
Thanks again for the lovely mention. Have a super week ahead.
By: thecompletecookbook on March 18, 2012
at 16:10