Cookies with Burnt Sugar Cream

To prepare the delicious cookies, it is essential to carefully follow the indicated steps and enjoy the cooking process. Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need flour, sugar, butter, rum essence, and water. Make sure you have a baking tray and parchment paper on hand to facilitate your cooking.

In a large bowl, add the ingredients in the order listed, starting with the sugar. Mix them well until you achieve a homogeneous composition. Then, gradually add the flour, continuously mixing until the dough becomes firm enough and no longer sticks to your hands. It is important not to add too much flour at once, but to adjust the amount so that the dough is easy to shape.

After obtaining the desired dough, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the cold for about 30 minutes. This step will make the dough easier to work with. Once the time has passed, roll out the dough on a floured surface and use your favorite shapes to cut the cookies. Place them on the prepared tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a small space between them to allow for expansion during baking.

When all the cookies are placed on the tray, preheat the oven to a low temperature (about 160 degrees Celsius) and place the tray inside. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes or until they turn slightly golden. In the meantime, you can prepare the caramel cream. In a double-bottomed pot, put the sugar together with a tablespoon of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and acquires a nice caramel color.

When the caramel is ready, extinguish it with a cup of water, being careful to stir well to dissolve all the solidified crystals. In a separate bowl, open the flour or starch in a cup of cold water, ensuring it is sifted to avoid lumps. Pour the flour mixture over the caramel sauce and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

After the cream has thickened, let it cool completely. Meanwhile, in another bowl, cream the butter with the rum essence, then add the cooled caramel cream and mix well until you achieve a homogeneous composition. If desired, you can also add a splash more of rum essence for a more intense flavor.

When the cookies have cooled, take each cookie and fill it with the caramel cream, then stick them together. Place the filled cookies in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld and to soften. It is ideal to let them rest until the next day. This way, you will obtain some special cookies with a rich taste and a fine texture, perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee.