Baking

Custard Yo Yo's

Yesterday I came across a blog called My Life My Loves a lovely blog full of beautiful stuff and this recipe was there.I havent baked yo yo's for years so decided to try this recipe.It's a great one.Give it a try.They taste great....just make sure you use real butter and pure icing sugar.

custard yo yo's
250gms soft butter
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 3/4 cups plain flour
1/2 cup custard powder

Pre heat the oven to 180deg
Beat butter and sugar together till creamy.
Stir in sifted flour and custard powder and mix till combined.
Roll Tablespoons full into balls and then flatten with a fork onto a baking tray( lined with baking paper).You can just flatten in your hand if you prefer a smooth top.
Bake for 12 to 15 mins until pale golden brown.
When cold sandwich tog with custard icing.
custard icing
Beat tog 100gms soft butter,1 1/4 cups icing sugar.
1/4 cup custard powder and 2 drops of vanilla essence.

They make good Christmas gifts put in jars or fancy tins.