Step 1

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, whisk the yolks and ½ cup (100 g) of sugar until pale in color.

Step 2

Add the cornstarch and vanilla extract, and whisk well. Add the milk and whisk until fully combined.

Step 3

Loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 4-6 minutes, whisking every 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes a thick custard.

Step 4

Re-cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 2 hours.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter and ½ cup (100 g) of sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 6

Add the egg, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Add the flour and mix until the dough is crumbly, but holds together when squeezed.

Step 8

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 10

Once chilled, roll out the dough between two layers of parchment paper until it is ¼-inch (6 mm) thick.

Step 11

Cut out 6 2-inch (5 cm) diameter rounds of dough. Remove the excess dough and transfer the rings to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 12

Re-roll the leftover cookie dough to the ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut out 6 more 2-inch (5 cm) rounds, then cut a 1½-inch (4 cm) ring inside the 2-inch (5 cm) rounds. Transfer the whole rounds to the baking sheet, then remove the inner circles.

Step 13

Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, until pale and just barely cooked. Let sit at room temperature to cool for 30 minutes.

Step 14

Once the cookies are cool, transfer the chilled custard to a piping bag. Pipe the custard onto the circle-shaped cookies completely covering the surface.

Step 15

Place the ring-shaped cookies on top of the custard-topped cookies and press down gently to adhere.

Step 16

Add the remaining cup of sugar to a small pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize. Make sure there are no lumps of sugar.

Step 17

While the caramel is still hot, pour about 2 tablespoons over each cookie to fill the ring on top. Let the cookies cool completely.

Step 18

Enjoy!