Vanilla Bean Melting Moment Cookies with Caramel Filling
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December 10, 2024
These Vanilla Bean Melting Moment Cookies with Caramel Filling are delicate, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Infused with the warmth of vanilla bean, these light shortbread-style cookies pair perfectly with a rich, homemade caramel filling that adds a luscious sweetness to every bite.
The cookies are tender and crumbly, while the smooth caramel filling creates a perfect contrast in texture. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for an indulgent treat that’s both elegant and irresistible!
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Ingredients:
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| 6ounces butter softened | |
| 0.25cup powdered sugar sifted | |
| 2teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract) | |
| 1cup ap flour sifted | |
| 0.25cup cornstarch | |
| 14oz condensed milk sweetened, canned | |
| 3.5ounces butter | |
| 2tablespoons golden syrup |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Dough
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). | 2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. | 3. Gently stir in the sifted flour and cornstarch until the dough is well combined.
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2.
Pipe and Bake the Cookies
1. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a fluted tip. | 2. Pipe 1-inch rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them for spreading. | 3. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies turn golden. | 4. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray to prevent breaking (cooling on a rack may make the delicate cookies hard to handle).
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3.
Make the Caramel Filling
1. Combine all caramel ingredients (butter, sugar, and cream) in a saucepan over very low heat. | 2. Stir constantly for 25-30 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and pale golden. | 3. Allow the caramel to cool to room temperature.
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4.
Assemble the Cookies
1. Spread a dollop of caramel filling onto the flat side of one cookie. | 2. Sandwich it with another cookie, flat sides facing in. | 3. Repeat with remaining cookies and caramel.
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5.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve these delicate, buttery cookies with a cup of tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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