Custard cookies

Ingredients

250g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup custard powder

Method 1. Preheat oven to a moderate 180 C. Line two trays with baking paper and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. 2. Gradually add flour and custard powder and knead to a dough. Add an extra tablespoon or two of flour if the mixture is too wet. 3. Shape into balls or roll into a log and cut into 4cm pieces. Place onto trays and bake for 12-15 min. Allow to cool on the trays. Dust with icing sugar or top with passionfruit icing. Store cookies in an airtight container.