Custard Cookies – Ready in a Pinch!
Craving something sweet but short on time? These Custard Cookies are your go‑to treat—soft, buttery, and ready in just 20 minutes! With simple ingredients and minimal effort, they’re perfect for last‑minute tea gatherings or spontaneous baking sessions.
Whether you’re hosting family or friends, these cookies bring a touch of homemade charm to any occasion. Their golden texture and subtle vanilla aroma pair beautifully with your favourite tea, making them a timeless teatime classic.
Bake a batch today and store extras in the refrigerator or freezer—you’ll always have a quick, delicious option ready to serve. Pair them with Condensed Milk Chocolate Cookies for a delightful variety that elevates your tea table presentation.
🧈 Ingredients
- 250g Butter
- 8 Tablespoons sugar
- 8 Tablespoons custard powder (heaped)
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
- 4 Teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Eggs (well beaten until light and fluffy)
- 3 Cups cake flour
Custard Filling (optional for sandwiching
- 250 ml milk
- 2 tbsp custard powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp butter
Method
- Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla; add eggs, flour, custard powder, and baking powder.
- Roll into balls, flatten
- Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes.
- Cool, then sandwich two cookies with custard filling for extra flavour.
Homemade Custard Cookies – The Ultimate Tea‑Time Delight
Ingredients
- 250g butter
- 8 tbsp sugar
- 8 tbsp custard powder heaped
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs well beaten until light and fluffy
- 3 cups cake flour
Optional Custard Filling (for sandsiching)
- 250ml milk
- 2 tbsp custard powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a food processor or mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add beaten eggs and mix until smooth.
- Add flour, custard powder, and baking powder. Mix gently—do not over‑proces
- Roll heaped teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on trays.
- Flatten slightly with a floured fork.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden.
- Cool on trays for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For extra flavour, prepare custard filling, cool it, and sandwich two cookies together before serving.