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Homemade Custard Cream Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

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Buttery shortbread-style cookies sandwiched around a smooth vanilla custard cream filling — the perfect homemade version of the classic British treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup custard powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp custard powder

  • 1–2 tsp milk

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, custard powder, and salt.

  • In another bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Mix dry ingredients into wet until a soft dough forms. Chill 30 minutes.

  • Roll to ¼ inch thick. Cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins.

  • Cool completely.

  • Beat filling ingredients until fluffy. Pipe or spread onto half the cookies. Sandwich and serve.

Notes

Store airtight for up to 4 days. Dough can be frozen. Customize with embossed designs or colored filling.

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