Yoyos Recipe

Name: Yoyos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 125g unsalted butter, softened; 150g icing sugar; Vanilla Essence; 250g plain flour; 2 tablespoons custard powder

These irresistible Yoyos are a true Kiwi classic, straight from the Edmonds Cookbook! My mummy begged me to make these – her grandma's recipe – and they were a huge hit with everyone. Neighbors, school friends, everyone devoured them! Prepare for a baking frenzy as you whip up these melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, perfect for sharing (or not!). Get ready to experience a taste of New Zealand baking tradition.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 164.9 kcal

Protein 2g

Rating 3.1 (7 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yoyos

125g unsalted butter, softened
150g icing sugar
Vanilla Essence
250g plain flour
2 tablespoons custard powder

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How to Make Yoyos

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or by hand.
Beat in the vanilla essence.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and custard powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Roll the mixture into small teaspoonfuls and shape them into balls.
Place the balls onto the prepared baking trays. Gently flatten each ball with a floured fork.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack.
**Make the Butter Filling:** In a small bowl, beat together the softened butter and icing sugar until smooth. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a spreadable consistency.
Once the biscuits are completely cool, sandwich pairs together using the butter filling.