Aussie Melting Moments Recipe

Ingredients for Aussie Melting Moments

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Powdered Sugar Icing
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Plain Flour
• ½ cup cornflour
• Icing Sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate filling)

How to Make Aussie Melting Moments

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups icing sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ cup cornflour.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Then, use your hands to bring the dough together.
5. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter) using lightly floured hands.
6. Place the balls onto the prepared baking trays, leaving about 5cm (2 inches) between each cookie. Gently flatten each ball to about 1cm (½ inch) thick using a lightly floured fork.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through, until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as ovens vary.
8. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking trays before frosting.
9. **For the Chocolate Buttercream:** Beat ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup icing sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
10. **For alternative fillings:** Use the same method, substituting the cocoa with:
11. Option 1: Zest of 1 orange
12. Option 2: Zest of 1 lemon
13. Option 3: 1 tablespoon passionfruit pulp
14. Sandwich the cooled cookies together with your chosen buttercream filling. Lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.