Jam drop biscuits

Custard powder and hints of lemon make these classic jam drops extra special.

Recipe «Jam drop biscuits» presented in category Recipes / Desserts, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 250g butter, softened, 1 cup caster sugar, 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind, 2 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Eggs, 2 cups self-raising flour , 1/2 cup custard powder, 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup raspberry jam .

Ingredients:

• 250g butter, softened 
• 1 cup caster sugar 
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 
• 2 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Eggs 
• 2 cups self-raising flour 
• 1/2 cup custard powder 
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Use an electric mixer to beat butter, sugar and lemon rind in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Stir in the flour and custard powder.
2. Place the coconut on a plate. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Roll in coconut to lightly coat. Place on lined trays, allowing room for spreading. Use the end of a wooden spoon to make an indentation in the centre of each ball. Spoon ½ tsp of jam into each indentation.
3. Bake, swapping trays halfway through cooking, for 15 mins or until lightly golden. Remove from oven. Set aside on the trays to cool completely.