Makes about 25 cookies
(We used our old fashioned cookie cutter device. You can buy modern versions. Russell Hobbs makes one that is available at Woolworths.)
- 250g butter
- 175 ml sugar
- 2 eggs
- 5 ml (1 t) vanilla
- 37.5 ml custard powder
- 20 ml (4 t) baking powder
- 750 ml (3 c) flour
Preheat the oven to 200 ° C and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
1 Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
2 Sift the custard powder, baking powder and flour and add to the butter mixture. Mix well.
3 Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4 Remove the chilled dough and spoon into the cookie cutter. Press to form the cookies You can also roll the dough gently into balls and place on a baking sheet.
5 Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a cooling rack and allow to cool properly before the cookies are packed in airtight containers.
