Melting Moments

Serves:35 Prep time:25 min Cook time:15 min Total time:40 min

Melting Moments

170g softened butter
3.5 Tablespoons caster sugar
170g plain flour
3.5 Tablespoons custard powder
1 tsp Heilala Vanilla Paste

Vanilla Custard Frosting

198g icing sugar

1 Tablespoon butter melted

1 Tablespoon custard powder

1 tsp Heilala Vanilla Paste

Boiling Water

Biscuit Method

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius, 350F

Cream butter and caster sugar until pale, add vanilla paste and mix to combine, Add sifted dry ingredients, mix until you reach a soft dough. Roll into small even sized balls, place on greased trays, flatten with a fork.

Makes 35 bite sized cookies

When cold, join together with Vanilla Custard Frosting

Vanilla Custard Frosting

Sift icing sugar and custard powder into a bowl, add melted butter and Heilala Vanilla Paste.

Add boiling water a little at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.

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