Melting Moments
Makes 16 biscuits
With a slight retro feel, a single bite of one of these deliciously light ‘vintage cookies’ is all you need to remind you why it’s still worth making them today!
Ingredients
BUTTER FILLING
50 grams butter
¾ cup icing sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
1 table spoon hot water
BISCUIT MIXTURE
200 grams butter
¾ cup icing sugar
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup cornflour
Method
BISCUITS
Pre heat oven to 180’ C
Line 2 x baking trays with baking paper
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl
Whip butter and icing sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy. This will take a few minutes.
With the mixer running on the lowest speed, slowly add the dry ingredients by the spoon full to the creamed mixture and combine well
The dough will be soft
Roll into balls the size of large marbles, gently flatten slightly between the palms of your hands
Place, well-spaced, onto the baking trays
Make an imprint with a fork
Put trays in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through but not browning
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before assembling
FILLING
Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl
Cream the butter until it is light and fluffy
Add the vanilla and mix to combine
Gradually add the icing sugar to the creamed mixture
Beat until smooth adding a little water, if necessary, to obtain the desired consistency
TO ASSEMBLE
Take 2 biscuits and sandwich together with a generous amount of the butter filling.
Store in an airtight container
