Durian Cookies

We Asians love our durian. Here's a recipe for Durian lovers! The cookies will never last for an hour if left on the counter unattended! They're that good!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 45 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• 5 pods durian, seeded
• 7 ½ ounces butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine durian and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat; heat until durian is softened and no chunks remain, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer durian mixture to a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add confectioners' sugar, butter, and cream cheese; beat together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Add flour, cream of tartar, and salt; mix until dough is evenly combined.

Step 4

Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with round tip. Pipe out small circles of dough onto the lined baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.