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    Home » All Posts » Sweet » Cookies & Biscuits » Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits

    Published: Aug 4, 2015 · Modified: Jun 19, 2023 by Lauren Matheson ·

    Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits

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    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!

    A plate of yo yo biscuits.

    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.
    A cake stand topped with yoyo biscuits.

    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.

    The ingredients for yoyo biscuits.

    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.

    Creamed butter in a Thermomix.

    Step 2 - Add The Sugar & Vanilla

    Add the icing sugar mixture and the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

    Remove the Butterfly attachment.

    Cookie dough in a Thermomix.

    Step 3 - Mix The Flour & Custard Powder

    Add the self raising flour and custard powder to the bowl.

    Mix until combined.

    Butter and flour in a Thermomix.

    TIP: scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through mixing.

    Yoyo mixture in a Thermomix.

    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.

    Butter and icing sugar in a Thermomix bowl.

    Spread a small amount of icing over the flat side of a biscuit and sandwich together with another biscuit.

    A hand holding a cookie topped with icing.

    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.
    A close up of a yo yo biscuit.

    FAQs

    Where do yo yo biscuits originate?

    Yo yos are an old fashioned Australian biscuit. They have two soft buttery biscuits sandwiched together with creamy icing.

    What is the Butterfly?

    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.

    A hand holding a yoyo biscuit.

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    Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits

    Our buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Thermomix Yo Yo Biscuits are simply delicious! Just 15 minutes prep time and 6 basic ingredients.
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Course: Biscuits and Cookies
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 biscuits
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren
    Cost: $5

    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
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    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

    RECIPE NOTES & 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ferne says

      May 22, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      No fail. Very easy.
      My new GO TO for visitors!

      Reply
    2. Kate says

      September 08, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      3 stars
      Definitely make them teaspoon sized not tablespoon. Mine were waaay too big. Very sticky mixture to get into balls.

      Reply
    3. Tennelle Shepperd says

      April 06, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely yummy and sooo easy!! Big family favourite!!

      Reply
    4. Emily says

      July 06, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Pretty sure there’s way too much butter in this recipe.

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        July 07, 2019 at 6:04 am

        Hi Emily, yoyos are definitely meant to be very buttery (that's what makes them melt-in-you-mouth). xx

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      August 22, 2017 at 11:53 am

      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!

      Reply
    6. Mallory says

      May 18, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      Yum yum

      Reply
    7. Eliza says

      October 18, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Personally a tablespoon size is too big I prefer a tea spoon size 🙂 a nice recipe though!

      Reply
    8. Helene Meurer says

      August 05, 2015 at 3:27 am

      Oh you guys! Another gorgeously sinful treat, just too easily made with Thermomix!

      Reply
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