If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious homemade cookie, these Custard Cookies are perfect. They are soft, buttery, and literally melt in your mouth. With a light vanilla aroma and delicate texture, these cookies are perfect for tea-time, snacks, or even gifting.
The best part? You can make them in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients!
🧾 Ingredients
- 125 g butter (soft, room temperature)
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1 cup custard powder
- 1 to 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👉 Optional:
- Jam (for filling)
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat:
- Soft butter
- Icing sugar
Mix until it becomes smooth, creamy, and slightly fluffy.
👉 This step is important for soft cookies.
🔹 Step 2: Add Flavor
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
🔹 Step 3: Add Custard Powder
Add the custard powder and mix until well combined.
🔹 Step 4: Form the Dough
Gradually add flour:
- Start with 1 cup
- Add more if needed
Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
👉 Do not make the dough too hard.
🔹 Step 5: Shape the Cookies
You can shape the cookies in different ways:
- Roll into small balls and flatten slightly
- Use a fork or cookie stamp for design
- Pipe using a piping bag for a bakery-style look
👉 Optional: Add a small amount of jam in the center 🍓
🔹 Step 6: Prepare for Baking
Place cookies on a lined baking tray, leaving space between them.
🔹 Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
Bake for 12–15 minutes.
👉 Bottom should be lightly golden (top stays pale).
🔹 Step 8: Cool the Cookies
Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.
👉 They will firm up slightly after cooling.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Custard Cookies
- Use soft butter (not melted)
- Don’t overbake → keeps them soft
- Dough should be soft, not dry
- Sift custard powder for smoother texture
- If piping, dough should be slightly softer
❓ FAQ (Helpful for Website Visitors)
1. Why are my cookies hard?
- Too much flour
- Overbaking
2. Can I skip custard powder?
Custard powder gives the unique flavor — not recommended to skip.
3. Can I store these cookies?
- Room temperature: up to 1 week (airtight container)
4. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Freeze for up to 1 month and bake when needed.
5. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Butter was too soft or dough too warm — chill for 10 minutes before baking.
🍪 Final Thoughts
These Custard Cookies are one of the easiest and most satisfying homemade treats. With their buttery flavor and soft texture, they’re loved by both kids and adults.
Once you try them, they’ll definitely become your go-to quick cookie recipe 💛
