Pineapple Bun Cookies

Directions

  1. 1Brown the butter in a pan.
  2. 2Pour the browned butter into a bowl.
  3. 3Add dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt to the browned butter and mix.
  4. 4Add an egg, an egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk until combined.
  5. 5Add all-purpose flour and baking soda to the mixture and combine to form the cookie dough.
  6. 6Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Prepare the topping by adding all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and butter to a food processor and blending.
  8. 8Add a salted egg yolk to the cookie dough if desired, then chop it and press it into a disk.
  9. 9Place the topping onto the scooped cookie dough.
  10. 10Brush the topping with egg wash.
  11. 11Bake the cookies until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • salty egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 stick butter
  • egg wash

Equipment

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Tips

  • Adding salted egg yolks to the cookie dough is optional.
  • The pineapple bun topping, contrary to its name, does not feature any pineapple flavor and is eggy and custardy with a crumbly, almost shortbread texture.