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    Melting Moments

    Published: Feb 23, 2022 · Modified: Dec 28, 2022 by Vicki · Leave a Comment

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    Melting Moment biscuits on a white background.

    Melting Moments are soft, crumbly, shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with buttercream. They are delightful, dainty and very moreish little treats that don't take too long to make.

    Melting Moments biscuits on a white background.

    These melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are the perfect treat for afternoon tea. The recipe is super quick and easy too, so there's no excuse not to make them today.

    If you love a quick biscuit recipe, pop over to my Jam Drops, which are similar but have raspberry jam in the centre.

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    Why We Love This Recipe

    • Only 5 ingredients.
    • They look pretty!
    • Perfect for afternoon tea when friends pop by.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients to make melting moments.

    Note: The full ingredients and quantities are shown in the recipe card below.

    Plain flour - known as all-purpose flour in the USA and Canada.
    Butter - use unsalted butter softened at room temperature.
    Icing sugar - also known as powdered sugar/confectioners sugar.
    Custard powder - the essential ingredient for that melt in the mouth texture. Cornflour (cornstarch) can replace it if you run out.
    Vanilla extract - use pure extract and not imitation.

    Step by Step Directions

    Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.

    A collection of images explaining how to make Melting Moment Biscuits.

    For the Biscuits

    Step 1. Cream the butter, sifted icing sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric whisk until pale and creamy.

    Step 2. Add the sifted flour and custard powder.

    Step 3. Mix with a spoon or spatula until the mixture comes together.

    Step 4. Roll 2 teaspoon portions of the mixture into balls with lightly floured hands, and place on a baking tray roughly 3-4 cm (1-1.5") apart.

    Step 5. Flatten the balls slightly with the back of a floured fork.

    Step 6. Bake for about 12-14 minutes until the biscuits are pale golden. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes (they will be soft) before transferring to a baking rack to cool completely before icing.

    Quick Tip: When handling the dough, flour your hands so it doesn't stick.

    For the Buttercream Filling

    Step 1. Beat the butter, sifted icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.

    Step 2. Sandwich two biscuits together with a teaspoon of buttercream to serve.

    FAQs & Expert Tips

    How long do Melting Moments last?

    They will last for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the pantry. They do not need to be refrigerated.

    Can you freeze Melting Moments?

    Yes, they will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Melting moments sitting on a white background.

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    Melting Moments

    A classic melt in the mouth biscuit sandwiched together with buttercream.
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: Australian
    Keyword: melting moments
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 333kcal
    Author: Vicki

    Equipment

    • Large baking tray
    • Electric whisk

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 60 g icing sugar, (confectioners sugar / powdered sugar), sifted
    • 170 g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 175 g plain flour, (all-purpose flour) sifted
    • 50 g custard powder, note 1

    Buttercream Filling

    • 150 g icing sugar, (confectioners sugar / powdered sugar), sifted
    • 60 g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 180°C, and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
    • Mix the butter, sifted icing sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric whisk until pale and creamy.
    • Add the sifted flour and custard powder. Mix with a spoon or spatula until it comes together. The mixture will be crumbly at first but will come together with a bit of patience.
    • Roll approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture into balls with lightly floured hands, about walnut size. Place on the baking tray roughly 3-4 cm (1-1.5") apart. Flatten the balls slightly with the back of a floured fork.
    • Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are somewhat hard to touch. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes (they will be soft) before transferring to a baking rack to cool completely before icing.

    For the Buttercream Filling

    • Place the icing sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract into a bowl and mix with a spoon until pale and creamy.

    To Assemble

    • Spoon a teaspoon of buttercream onto the underside of half the biscuits and sandwich with the remaining biscuits.

    Recipe Notes

    1. Custard powder - if you can't get hold of custard powder, you can replace it with cornflour (cornstarch) for the same amount.

    Storage

    Melting Moments will last for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the pantry. They do not need to be refrigerated. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutrition: The nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with an online nutrition calculator.

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