I am so looking forward to the weekend. 4 days off…a much needed break. We have been longing for some family time. And it has been long due. First it was the boy’s health, one following the other and then my husband travelling on work. Now all we want is to slow down and huddle together in a few peaceful corners of the world and do nothing of substance.
I have a few things planned but most of it is going to be driven by how adventurous we feel every morning. If we are not too late to catch the Autumnal red gold trees , I may be able to get a few scenic pictures for you. A few guests who I love having over are also on the agenda. And plenty of food, of course. I hope to keep my pantry well stocked with sweet treats.
The Easter bunnies are on their way, their baskets loaded with treasure. I am basking in the excitement of letting them uncover.
Bounty is in the air! Not a moment too soon.
Strawberry Melting Moments (adapted with variation from Taste.com)
Yields 10
125g unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup pure icing sugar, sifted
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup flour
2 tbsp custard powder
icing sugar to serve
For filling
60g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp strawberry essence
3/4 cup pure icing sugar, sifted
2 drops pink food colouring
Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using a electric mixer or with a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift flour and custard powder over butter mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Using 1 heaped tbsp of dough per ball, make balls. Place on prepared trays leaving room for spreading. Using a fork dipped in flour, lightly flatten each biscuit until 1 cm thick.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden. Cool on tray for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile make strawberry filling: Using a whisk, beat butter in a bowl till light and creamy. Add strawberry essence. Whisk to combine. Add icing sugar. Whisk until well combined. Tint the frosting with food colour.
Spread or pipe the filling on the flat side of a cookie. Sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Serve dusted with icing sugar.
Wow, this looks sooooooo inviting!! I just made the chocolate melting moments and here i see the strawberry!!! Sigh!! Now will have to make these as well 🙂
Thank you:-) Would love to have the chocolate ones too. Great minds think alike:-)
Ohhh deary me! These look like fabulous treats. I’ve been looking for something fun to whip up for Easter and these would be a huge hit!
Thank you Julia! They are really fun to make and eat…hope you make them:-)
So beautiful cookies and so perfect for this long weekend. Enjoy and relax the next days…and eat lots of cookies like this.
Thank you so much Evelyne! I am having a great time…cant wait to wtite all about it. Hope you are having a great weekend too:-)
That is utterly gorgeous, what a brilliant idea 😀
Cheers
CCU
Thank you Uru:-)
How gorgeous! I’ll wager these are as tasty as they are pretty. They certainly sound delicious. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. Blessings…Mary
Thank you Mary:-) Hope your weekend is wonderful!
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try these with my kids. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for stopping by Dan! I hope you do try them…they are delicious:-)
They are beautiful! How many days we can store them if it remains by chance if any. They look adorable and of course, it will disappear very quickly. 🙂
Have a good day!
Thank you Rashida! You are right they disappear fast:-) They can easily stay for 4-5 days at room temperature. Could be more…never at my place though:-)
These look absolutely smashing! My daughter will love this!! 🙂
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Yes..its definitely a favorite with kids! Thank you Rita:-)
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