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Creme Brûlée Cookies

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Indulge in the rich flavors of these delectable creme brûlée cookies, a perfect fusion of chewy, buttery sugar cookies with a creamy vanilla pastry cream center. Topped with a caramelized sugar crust, these treats are the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!

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, cubed
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (for cookies)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (for cookies)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for brulee topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cornstarch and butter.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla paste; mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Once cooled slightly, sprinkle each cookie with brulee sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize.

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