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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Creme Brûlée Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Creme Brûlée Cookies. Soft and chewy, these cookies feature a rich vanilla pastry cream filling surrounded by a buttery cookie base, all crowned with a satisfying caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, these unique cookies will impress everyone with their elegant presentation and irresistible taste.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut in cubes
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling the dough in)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the brûlée topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk and sugar until dissolved. Whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla bean paste in another bowl. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking continuously. Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in butter, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla bean paste; mix well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together before gradually combining with the wet ingredients.
  3. Assemble Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough onto lined baking sheets. Create an indent in each cookie and fill it with chilled pastry cream. Roll each filled cookie in granulated sugar.
  4. Bake: Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. Caramelize Sugar Topping: Sprinkle additional granulated sugar on cooled cookies. Using a kitchen torch or broiler set to high, carefully melt the sugar until bubbly and golden brown.

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