Melting
Moments, aka Yo-Yo Biscuits, are homemade dainties ~ a buttery fragile cookie
with both a crumbly and creamy texture that literally melts in your mouth.
They
are a traditional biscuit (cookie) of Australia and New Zealand, which you have
probably seen many versions of all over the Internet. My version is from a combination of many.
They
are delicious as is or, with just a dab of frosting, or sandwiched with a creamy
filling. To me, they’re very
similar to Russian Teacakes or Mexican Wedding Cakes, without the chopped
nuts.
They
taste as scrumptious as they sound, and only last for a moment!
Melting Moments
Ingredients for cookies:
1
cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1
teaspoon vanilla
1/3
cup confectioner’s sugar
¾
cup cornstarch
1
cup flour
Method for cookies:
Set
oven to 350 degrees.
Blend
together butter, vanilla, sugar, cornstarch and flour.
Using
a small scoop or spoon, form into small balls of dough.
Place
on ungreased cookie sheet about 2” apart.
Bake
for 15 minutes until the bottoms are just starting to trun a light brown; the
tops will be white.
Let
cookies cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.
Using
a very thin spatula, transfer to a cooling rack.
Cool
completely before frosting.
Ingredients for frosting:
2
tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1
cup confectioner’s sugar
1
teaspoons vanilla
Cream
or milk to thin
Method for frosting:
Combine
butter and sugar well.
Add
vanilla and mix.
Add
enough cream or milk to make a spreadable consistency; it should be quite
thick.
Dab
on top of cool cookies and garnish with sprinkles or grated chocolate.
Pam’s notes:
I
use a 1¾” scoop to form dough into balls before baking.
If
the dough is too soft to form a ball, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at
least an hour.
Be
sure that cookie sheets are cool so the dough does not spread.
These
cookies are very delicate, move them and frost them carefully.
They
will be delicious!
Makes
1½ dozen cookies
They’re
heavenly!
Be sure to visit
my friend, Linda’s blog, @My Kind of Cooking for great tips and delicious easy
recipes!
Pam, I blogged about them and they are gone so now will make some more today. So darn good.
ReplyDeletePam, I haven't had any of these cookies for several years. We used to have them without the frosting...still good! My wife and daughter will be making cookies with frosting this weekend. Not good for the waistline, but what can a guy do? After all, its the Holiday Season! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteI believe you when you say they don't last long. Yum.
ReplyDeleteSam
These are delicious!
ReplyDeleteDear Pam, These do sound wonderful and would only last a NY minute in my home.
ReplyDeleteBlessings dear, Catherine xo
They sound so good. I'd love to make them, but I know there wouldn't be any left for company.
ReplyDeleteThese look and sound wonderful... and from your description, I have a feeling I would devour them all!!
ReplyDeleteI bet they do melt in your mouth!Yum!
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