¾cupUnsalted Butter, at room temperature12 tablespoons, 140 grams
1cupCaster Sugar175 grams
½tspVanilla extract
1tablespoonEgg replacer whisked in 3 tablespoons of wateror 1 Large Egg
2cupsSelf rising flour**225gms
1cupCustard Powder vanilla custard powder(85 grams) I used Brown & Polson
1cupDark Chocolate, chopped or chips (optional)White or chips can be used, I used semi sweet mini chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2 baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
Beat sugar, butter in a stand mixer (using the paddle attachment) or using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and egg (or egg replacer mixture) and mix until incorporated.
Sift flour and custard powder into the butter mixture and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips (if using).
Roll the dough into small walnut size balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the balls lightly with fingers.
Bake 12~15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and place them a cooling rack to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container.
Notes
** Note: If using all purpose flour, then make your own self rising flour at home. Here's how to make 1 cup of Self rising flour: Mix together 1 cup All purpose flour, 1½tsp Baking powderand¼tsp Salt. To make 2 cups of Self rising flour - mix together 2 cups All purpose flour, 3tsp Baking powderand½tsp Salt.