Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg. Beat until combined.
Step 3
Sift flour and custard powder over butter mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine. Divide dough in half. Press each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Roll each disc out between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick.
Step 5
Place sword template over cookie dough. Using a small sharp knife, cut around template. Repeat to make 8 sword cookies. Re-roll remaining dough. Using a 4cm round cutter, cut 16 rounds from dough. Repeat with a 3cm round cutter.
Step 6
Using an egg lifter, carefully place cookies on prepared trays. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, swapping trays halfway during cooking. Set aside on trays for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.