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Crumble Cookies: A Review and Recipe

Introduction to Crumble Cookies

• The speaker introduces Crumble Cookies, noting their rapid rise in popularity across the United States and hints at a potential global expansion.

• The speaker expresses skepticism about the cookies' uniqueness, suggesting they may not be as special as advertised.

Initial Impressions of Crumble Cookies

• Upon entering the store, the speaker rates the location a perfect 10 out of 10 for its effective business model, which relies on just two large ovens.

• Service is also rated 10 out of 10 due to friendly staff; however, cookie aesthetics receive a lower score (7 out of 10) because one cookie looks unappealing.

Cookie Tasting Experience

• The speaker describes various cookies purchased, including chocolate chip and s'mores.

• The chocolate chip cookie is critiqued for being underwhelming with an artificial flavoring present, receiving a score of 6 out of 10.

• The s'mores cookie has a pleasant cheese pull but loses appeal once the marshmallow is gone.

Overview of Cookie Recipes

• The video transitions into sharing recipes for four types of cookies: classic chocolate chip, dulce de leche, s'mores, and berry cobbler.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Preparation

• Ingredients include flour (450g), cornstarch (5g), baking soda (2g), sea salt (7g), brown sugar (200g), granulated sugar (200g), melted butter (285g), egg yolk, whole egg, and vanilla extract.

• Combine dry ingredients first; then mix wet ingredients before combining both to form dough.

Dulce de Leche Cookie Dough Preparation

• Similar wet ingredients are used; however, this dough includes all-purpose flour (450g), ground allspice (0.5g), cinnamon (3g), baking soda (2g), and sea salt (7g).

S'mores Cookie Dough Preparation

• This dough features graham cracker flavoring with variations in flour types: all-purpose flour (375g) and whole wheat flour (38g).

Berry Cobbler Cookie Dough Preparation

• Oat flour is created by processing rolled oats into fine powder. Combined with all-purpose flour and other dry ingredients to create unique dough.

Baking Instructions for All Cookies

• Each type requires rolling into balls coated in cinnamon sugar before baking at 350°F for 7 to 9 minutes.

Dulce de Leche and Cookie Assembly Techniques

Making Dulce de Leche

• To create dulce de leche, use as many 14-ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk as desired. Submerge the cans in a large pot with water (1-2 inches above) and boil on medium-high heat before simmering for three hours.

• After cooking, transfer the dulce de leche to a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. For an extra smooth texture, strain it through a fine mesh strainer and let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Preparing Toasted Milk Cream

• In a saucepan, add 60 grams of dried milk powder over medium heat, stirring continuously until browned. Then incorporate 240 milliliters of whole milk, heating until steamy; steep for 10 minutes before straining into another container to cool.

• In a separate bowl, beat together 227 grams of softened unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in 450 grams of powdered sugar followed by 4 grams of vanilla extract. Finally, add the toasted milk to achieve a thick and smooth consistency.

Assembling Cookies

• For assembly, place a heaping tablespoon of dulce de leche on each baked cookie and swirl it around to form a circle. Use a star tip piping bag to add dots of toasted milk cream on top; optionally garnish with fresh nutmeg.

S'mores Cookie Variation

Creating Marshmallow Meringue

• For s'mores cookies, prepare meringue by whisking together four egg whites with 200 grams granulated sugar and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until warm.

• Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and beat on high speed until medium-stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract before transferring the meringue into a piping bag for later use.

Final Assembly Steps

• Melt 140 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle them over each cookie using another piping bag. Pipe marshmallow topping creatively onto each cookie; torch lightly after piping for added flavor.

Berry Cobbler Preparation

Making Raspberry Jam

• Start by combining 680 grams raspberries with between 250 to 500 grams granulated sugar in a saucepan; let sit for ten minutes to macerate before adding lemon juice (23 grams).

• Heat the mixture over medium-high heat while mashing berries; allow it to boil for about eight to ten minutes or until reduced. Strain through a sieve once cooled completely.

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

• Combine flour (150 grams), white sugar (100 grams), light brown sugar (100 grams), ground cinnamon (2 grams), sea salt (2 grams), and nutmeg (2 grams). Drizzle melted butter while tossing gently until clumpy but combined.

• Scatter streusel topping onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for five to seven minutes or just until crisp; allow cooling completely afterward.

Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Mixing Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, combine two-thirds cup salted softened butter with eight ounces full-fat cream cheese using an electric mixer until well blended.

• Gradually mix in powdered sugar (415 grams), then add vanilla bean paste or extract (8 grams). Adjust consistency with milk if necessary before placing frosting into piping bags for decoration purposes.

Final Touches on Cookies

• Assemble cookies by swirling cream cheese frosting leaving space between swirls. Fill gaps with raspberry jam from another piping bag followed by crumbling cinnamon streusel topping across all finished cookies.

Taste Test of Homemade Cookies

Overview of Cookie Varieties

• The taste tester begins with the original chocolate chip cookie, noting that those who dislike dark chocolate may prefer a different option.

• The s'mores cookie is described as having marshmallow in every bite, but the tester finds it lacking in chewiness compared to others.

• The Razzle Dazzle cookie stands out as the favorite due to its natural fruit flavor and sweetness without artificial additives.

• A fourth cookie is mentioned, which lacks depth and complexity; flavors are perceived as overly sweet without distinct notes like butter or salt.

Taste Tester Evaluation

• The taste tester starts with the chocolate chip cookie, appreciating its greater depth of flavor and buttery quality compared to other cookies.

• For the s'mores cookie, the tester feels it primarily tastes like a standard cookie with minimal marshmallow presence.

• When tasting the Berry Cobbler cookies, one is noted for having an artificial taste while another has better jam quality.

• In comparing two final cookies, one is chewier while the other has a crunch; both have similar flavors but one ultimately wins out.

Conclusion of Taste Test

• The taste tester reveals their preference for the chocolate chip cookie, which aligns with its origin from a cookbook.