Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar ((140g))
  • 1/3 Cup Sugar ((75g))
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened ((110g))
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 Cup Custard Powder ((65g))
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 and 2/3 Cups All Purpose Flour ((215g))
  • 1/2 Cup Custard Powder ((65g))
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar ((100g))
  • 1 and 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instruction

  • First make the custard by placing the custard powder, sugar and milk in a saucepan on a low to medium heat.
  • Let the mixture come to the boil stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Once the mixture thickens, take off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°f) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • In a bowl, beat the brown sugar, sugar and butter together.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat.
  • Beat in the custard powder, baking soda and flour and mix until all combined.
  • Roll into balls and place on the baking tray.
  • Using your thumb, press a thumbprint into the middle of each cookie and then fill the dent you have made with the custard.
  • Bake for around 12 minutes. The cookies will have spread slightly and be a golden colour.
  • Allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the tray.