Description
These Custard Biscuits are a delightful treat with a buttery, crumbly texture and a hint of custard flavor. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup custard powder (such as Bird’s)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, custard powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Dough: Roll teaspoons of dough into small balls and place them on the prepared trays. Press each ball down with a fork to create a pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For sandwich biscuits, add jam or vanilla buttercream between two biscuits.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
