Vanilla Custard Kisses Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180u00b0C Brush two 32 x 28cm biscuit trays with melted butter. Line base with paper; grease paper.

2. 2

   Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl until mixture is light and creamy. Add th egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add vanilla essence; beat until combined.

3. 3

   Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Using a metal spoon, fold in sifted custard powder and flours. Stir until ingredients are just combined and the mixture is almost smooth. Press mixture together with fingertips to form a smooth dough.

4. 4

   Roll 1 level teaspoon of mixture at a time into bowls. Arrange on prepared trays about 5cm apart. Flatten lightly with base of glass to 2.5cm rounds. Bake 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden.

5. 5

   TO MAKE VANILLA CREAM:

6. 6

   Beat butter and essence in a small bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add sugar and milk gradually, stir until well combined and mixture is smooth.

7. 7

   Stand biscuits on trays for 5 mins, transfer to a wire rack to cool. Spread half the biscuits with filling and sandwich together with remaining biscuits. If you like you can dust biscuits with icing sugar as well.

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   Keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.