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Aussie Melting Moments Recipe

Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of authentic Aussie Melting Moments! These classic Australian shortbread cookies are unbelievably buttery and tender, sandwiched together with a decadent chocolate buttercream (or your choice of zesty citrus or passionfruit!). This recipe delivers perfectly soft cookies every time, a true taste of Aussie baking tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 196.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aussie Melting Moments

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornflour
  • Icing sugar for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon passionfruit pulp

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

39g

Carbs

6g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion South West Pacific Hand Formed Cookies Desserts Eggs Dairy Australian Easy Cookies And Brownies Gifts