Our buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits are simply delicious! Just 15 minutes prep time and 6 basic ingredients.
The perfect lunch box filler or afternoon tea treat!
Looking for a delicious recipe to fill the biscuit tin?
Our easy Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits are an old fashioned favourite filled with creamy, sweet icing.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Made Using Basic Ingredients - there's no need to make a trip to the supermarket when making our Thermomix yo yo biscuits! All 6 ingredients are pantry/fridge staples.
- Quick To Prepare - with just 15 minutes active prep time, these simple biscuits will be prepped and baked in no time.
- All Thermomix Models - this recipe is suitable for use in any of the Thermomix models.
- Old Fashioned Favourite - you won't be able to resist the sweet, buttery-ness of these melt in your mouth yoyos.
What You Need
Just 6 basic ingredients are needed to prepare our Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits!
Have a look in your pantry and fridge... you might find them sitting there!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
For The Biscuits
- Butter - use can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. Soften to room temperature before using.
- Icing Sugar - choose icing sugar mixture
- Vanilla - use vanilla extract or vanilla essence
- Self Raising Flour - use store-bought self raising flour or make your own self raising flour with plain flour and baking powder
- Custard Powder - use store-bought custard powder or make your own custard powder using this recipe
For The Icing
- Butter - use salted or unsalted butter. Soften to room temperature before using
- Icing Sugar - use icing sugar mixture
- Lemon Juice - use bottled or freshly squeezed lemon juice
Step By Step Instructions
Did you know that it takes just 15 minutes active preparation time to make Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits?
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Whip The Butter
Insert the Butterfly attachment and whip the softened butter until pale and creamy.
Step 2 - Add The Sugar & Vanilla
Add the icing sugar mixture and the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Remove the Butterfly attachment.
Step 3 - Mix The Flour & Custard Powder
Add the self raising flour and custard powder to the bowl.
Mix until combined.
TIP: scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through mixing.
Step 4 - Bake The Cookies
Roll the mixture into small balls and press down lightly with a fork.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Set aside to cool.
Step 5 - Make The Icing
Mix the butter, icing sugar mixture and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Spread a small amount of icing over the flat side of a biscuit and sandwich together with another biscuit.
Expert Tips
- Soften the butter to room temperature before using
- Insert the Butterfly attachment to whip the butter and to assist with mixing through the sugar
- Roll the mixture into teaspoon sized balls and then press down lightly with a fork (TIP: dip the fork in flour to stop the mixture from sticking)
- Bake until just lightly golden (do not overcook). The biscuits will firm slightly as they cool.
- Make sure the biscuits have completely cooled before adding the icing (otherwise it will melt).
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You 'can' freeze the biscuits for up to 3 months, however, they are at their best when eaten fresh.
FAQs
Yo yos are an old fashioned Australian biscuit. They have two soft buttery biscuits sandwiched together with creamy icing.
The Butterfly is an attachment that comes with all sales of a Thermomix machine. It is inserted onto the top of the blades and helps with whipping.
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Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Oven
Ingredients
For The Biscuits
- 190 g butter softened
- 60 g icing sugar mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 225 g self raising flour
- 60 g custard powder
For The Filling
- 60 g butter softened
- 250 g icing sugar mixture
- 15 g lemon juice
Instructions
- Line two baking trays and preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Insert the Butterfly attachment and place the softened butter into the Thermomix bowl. Whip for 20 seconds, Speed 4.
- Add the icing sugar and vanilla essence. Mix for a further 10 seconds, Speed 4. Scrape down the sides and mix for another 15 seconds, Speed 4.
- Remove the Butterfly attachment. Add the self raising flour and custard powder to your Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix for a further 15 seconds, Speed 3, or until combined.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop the mixture and shape into balls before placing onto your prepared baking trays and lightly flatten with a fork - you should make around 36 biscuits.
- Place the baking trays into the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are slightly golden on top.
- Cool the melting moments on the baking trays for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the lemon filling, place the softened butter, icing sugar and lemon juice into a clean Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 6 before scraping down the sides and mixing for a further 10 seconds, Speed 6.
- Spoon a little of the filling on the flat side of one biscuit before sandwiching it together with another biscuit.
Notes
- Soften the butter to room temperature before using
- Insert the Butterfly attachment to whip the butter and to assist with mixing through the sugar
- Roll the mixture into teaspoon sized balls and then press down lightly with a fork (TIP: dip the fork in flour to stop the mixture from sticking)
- Bake until just lightly golden (do not overcook). The biscuits will firm slightly as they cool.
- Make sure the biscuits have completely cooled before adding the icing (otherwise it will melt).
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You 'can' freeze the biscuits for up to 3 months, however, they are at their best when eaten fresh.
Ferne says
No fail. Very easy.
My new GO TO for visitors!
Kate says
Definitely make them teaspoon sized not tablespoon. Mine were waaay too big. Very sticky mixture to get into balls.
Tennelle Shepperd says
Absolutely yummy and sooo easy!! Big family favourite!!
Emily says
Pretty sure there’s way too much butter in this recipe.
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Emily, yoyos are definitely meant to be very buttery (that's what makes them melt-in-you-mouth). xx
Sarah says
Is it ok to just use cornflour instead of custard powder? I bought my THERMOMIX cos I LOVED the custard and as a result haven't bought custard powder for 4 years!
Mallory says
Yum yum
Eliza says
Personally a tablespoon size is too big I prefer a tea spoon size 🙂 a nice recipe though!
Helene Meurer says
Oh you guys! Another gorgeously sinful treat, just too easily made with Thermomix!