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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Creme Brûlée Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Creme Brûlée Cookies, a unique treat that marries the classic flavors of creamy vanilla pastry with the comforting texture of chewy cookies. Each bite offers a rich, buttery sweetness topped with a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. Perfect for parties, casual gatherings, or an evening treat, these cookies are sure to impress any dessert lover. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this gourmet dessert at home. Elevate your baking game today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated white 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 white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling the dough in)
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for the brulee topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vanilla Pastry Cream: Heat whole milk until simmering. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually mix hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Return to heat until thickened. Stir in butter and let cool.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla bean paste. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
  3. Assemble Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and create indentations for pastry cream filling.
  4. Bake Cookies: Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before adding the caramelized topping.
  5. Create Caramelized Topping: Sprinkle sugar over cooled pastry cream and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.

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