Old-fashioned custard creams

Makes about 25 cookies

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(We used our old fashioned cookie cutter device. You can buy modern versions. Russell Hobbs makes one that is available at Woolworths.)

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• 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.

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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.

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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.