Melting Moments
Delicate, crumbly vanilla biscuits that melt on the tongue, sandwiched with zesty lemon buttercream.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.27 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the 200 g butter, 60 g icing sugar and vanilla for 4 minutes until very pale and fluffy.
- 3
Sift in the gluten free flour and cornflour and fold together to a soft dough. Chill for 20 minutes if it feels sticky.
20 min - 4
Roll into 24 balls about the size of a walnut and set them on the trays. Flatten each gently with the back of a floured fork.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes until the base is just pale gold. Leave on the tray for 10 minutes, as they are fragile, then move to a rack to cool completely.
15 min - 6
Beat the 60 g butter, 120 g icing sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth and fluffy. Sandwich the biscuits in pairs with the filling.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
