Edmonds Yoyos

Delight your taste buds with Edmonds Yoyos, a beloved classic from New Zealand's iconic Edmonds cookbook. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are made with a simple blend of pantry staples like butter, icing sugar, plain flour, and cornflour, creating a soft, crumbly texture that’s utterly irresistible. What sets Yoyos apart is their signature vanilla-infused creamy filling, which transforms these humble cookies into delectable sandwich biscuits. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these golden treats come together effortlessly and are perfect for tea parties, afternoon snacks, or as a sweet surprise in lunchboxes. Serve them alongside a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a truly comforting indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 175 g Butter
• 50 g Icing sugar
• 150 g Plain flour
• 50 g Cornflour
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 50 g Butter (for filling)
• 100 g Icing sugar (for filling)
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

Step 3

Sift the plain flour and cornflour together, then gradually add to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Roll teaspoons of dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking tray. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a patterned top.

Step 5

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until they are just lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

To make the filling, beat the butter, icing sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Once the cookies are cooled, spread a small amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it together with another cookie. Repeat until all cookies are sandwiched.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	581.3 grams (581.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2996

Total Fat 187.80g	241%
Saturated Fat 106.00g	530%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 520mg	173%
Sodium 930mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 304.70g	111%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 151.20g
Protein 20.90g	42%

Vitamin D 53IU	263%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 367mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 40.7%