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This Snickerdoodle Crème Brulee has a snickerdoodle cookie dough base topped with cinnamon creme brulee with cinnamon sugar.


I belong to a page on FB for food bloggers to ask other food bloggers questions.

It’s been a pretty good resource for things and it was a way to figure out who was going to BlogHerFood and what not.

And we started a discussion about building community.

I get a lot of beginner bloggers asking me how to get traffic?

How to build a community?

They want to know how I get brands to work with me.

They never like my answer of time and be yourself.

There are very few overnight sensations in the food blogging world.

Bakerella was because no one was doing what she was doing.

She is the master of all things cute cake pops.

I hate cake pops but love her site just to look at what things she can come up with.

And then there is Ree of course.

The woman built a dynasty.

That won’t ever be me (I wrote about it here).

I’m okay with that.

I find it funny when they say they want to build a community.

I’m not totally sure they do.

I think they want a cookbook.

Some think they want the traffic.

I think they want to get things from their blog.

Also, I think they have grandiose ideas that they can make food blogging their job.

And there are bloggers that can and do.

But most of them are married with a nice first income and blogging is the nice supplementary income.

Food blogging is a lot like teaching…it makes for a great second income. 😀

A lot of people suggested that people do giveaways to drive up traffic to the site.

I told them I was against that.

Not against giveaways obviously as I am doing one every day this week.

I am against it because if you have nothing to keep them around then they are only going to show up for the giveaway.

And if you are doing out of pocket you aren’t going to be able to giveaway for too long and people will stop coming.

Now if you have something interesting AND you give something away that can be a winning combo.

Speaking of winning combos I took the snickerdoodle cookie dough truffle dough and put it at the bottom of a crème brulee dish and topped it with cinnamon crème brulee.

Very good choice on my part.

Yum!

Last but not least…it’s a great time to order my cookbook.

Want More Snickerdoodle Recipes?

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Snickerdoodle Peach Pie Cupcakes

Apple Praline Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodle Muffins

Snickerdoodle Crème Brulee

Snickerdoodle Crème Brulee

Ingredients

  • 1 cup snickerdoodle truffle dough (if you already have it in balls you can just smash it down), divided by three
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (or paste)
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Cinnamon sugar for top

Instructions

  1. Take 1/3 cup of snickerdoodle cookie dough truffle and place on the bottom of a crème brulee dish.
  2. Press down to make sure that the cookie is evenly distributed on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Put in freezer until ready to use.
  4. Repeat on all three dishes.
  5. Preheat oven to 300F.
  6. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale in color.
  7. Whisk in the cream, spices, and vanilla extract.
  8. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  9. Remove dishes from freezer.
  10. Evenly distribute brulee liquid among the three dishes.
  11. Bake until the crème brulee is just set but a little jiggly in the center, about 25-30 minutes.
  12. Let cool and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (covered in plastic wrap).
  13. Before serving sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the crème brulee and melt sugar under broiler or with a culinary torch.
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  1. Cuz when I met you – I was impressed with you…no blog was around yet!

    I like to tell DH that you’re me “Baking friend in Seattle”

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  2. Honestly, I read you irregularly back in the day. Then I had a chunk of time and read both of your entire blogs and started to bake what you had made. And I felt that you were a lot like me personality-wise, and I really felt like I got to know a little more about you and your baking personality. I love baking (but hate dishes). My family and friends have yet to thumbs down anything you’ve made and they are freaking fussy.This creme brulee recipe is now on my list because everyone loves snickerdoodles and the hubby loves creme brulee. Thanks!

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  3. Ive been a loyal reader of your blog, for 5 years? The gorgeous photos of desserts drew me in. The stuff you make is creative, looks delicious and is affordable. With 3 kids in the house, I cannot afford pricey ingredients to make treats. After the eye candy, your writing style and sense of humor clicked for me. Sarcasm is often very hard to pull off in writing. You do it brilliantly. Add the hockey and you are the coolest blogger I know. Even if you do like the Flyers.

    Yes, I need brule dishes. For what? I dont know. Ive never made brule. Maybe I would if I had the dishes.

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  4. I keep coming back because A. I like your honest writing and 2. You have some of the more creative treats around the foodblogiverse, IMO.

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  5. You make me laugh
    You make me drool
    You inspire me to try baking more complex desserts. This looks amazing!

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  6. I keep reading because I love your writing and everything that I have made from here has turned out great. A lot of it is a little more involved than I have time for but I still like to dream!

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  7. Because your food inspires me and everything I’ve made has been wonderful. Your personal touch is the icing on the food story cake.

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  9. I started reading for the recipes, which I still love, but I think I love your sense of humor just as much.

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  13. Why do I read? That dish right above these comments 🙂

    Honestly though, aside from you making super yummy creative desserts, I love your stories and personality. I think the personality of the blogger is the heart of the blog, and that’s what makes me love a blog and stick with it no matter what 🙂

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  14. I started coming because I liked your recipes. They were non-pretentious and friendly. But then I realized that they reflected YOU. On my blog reader I have the food blogs I follow separated into two categories, the ones I read regardless of the appeal of that particular recipe, and the ones I only read if the recipe catches my family…and then usually I’m just reading their recipe not their commentary. You are one of those that I read. I like your perspective and humor. You feel like a real person, and the kind I’d grab something to eat with just to chat.

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  17. Love your sight for several reasons: every recipe I have tried has been a winner, your blog is funny and always makes me think “damn, she nailed it!”, and you have a super cute furbaby.

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  20. I think you’re hilarious and I love reading your opinions. I’ve been reading for years now(I’m going to guess at least 3) and I don’t always click over and I hardly ever comment(sorry!) but I do like seeing your creations even though they aren’t the kind of thing I’d make. Although, I mostly just stick around for your writing 🙂

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  22. I love your writing and your recipes. I agree with everything you said about blogging. I started mine when we moved out of state for my family to see what I was up to. They don’t even comment and I don’t think they read it.

    I have switched gears to more recipes than anything else. I have 18 followers, have given a couple things away (if people think giving something away gets more traffic they are dead wrong I hardly had anyone enter and I didn’t even make people follow me or jump through hoops to enter) The point I am making is I don’t care how many people are following me I’m doing this for me and if someone enjoys reading my blog that’s a feather in my cap.

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  23. I keep coming back for two things:
    1. Ridiculously awesome recipes for things real people like to eat.
    2. HOCKEY which not enough of my RL friends enjoy…I think I need new friends.

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  25. i come back for the stories and the yummy baked goods. i have even tried your recipes and loved all i have tried even the snickerdoodle muffins that are awesome

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  26. I don’t want to enter the contest but rather to join the “why i read your blog” discussion 🙂 No, really!

    I enjoy your writing style, your open, honest take on life, and your wit. I kept seeing yummy desserts here and there, and they were contributed to Peabody. So, after looking at some of the goodies, I got hooked on your funny stories. The bridal veil and the UPS guy still cracks me up when I think about it! ha!

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  27. I keep coming back because of your open, honest writing, your sense of humor, and, of course, the literally mouth-watering creations you concoct. Seriously, sometimes I drool looking at your pictures and reading the recipes.

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  28. You produce food porn and fun stories. Even when you went to truncated rss posts, I still kept coming because your blog is so awesome. Happy blogiversary!

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  29. I don’t get much traffic, but I absolutely love blogging and trying new recipes for the blog. To me it’s a fun hobby. 🙂
    The creme brule looks amazing. I think I’ve only had it a few times ( the traditional kind) but they were nothing special. This kind you created here is so whimsical and fun. 😀

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  30. Most food blogs I just glaze over the text and look at the picture/ ingredient list. I actually enjoy reading what you have to say outside of the recipe 🙂 (though the food is always pretty exciting too)

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  31. this blog has a great sense of humor and awesomely creative recipes. yesterday my good friend and I attempted two different creme brulees – sooo cool/fitting to open up your blog today and see this posted. we tried rhubarb creme brulee and kaluha/irish cream brulee. can’t wait to try this! AND WIN ME SOME BRULEE DISHES FOR MY VERY OWN!

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  34. i come back to your site because i enjoy your stories and writing style… and of course your lovely recipes. i would love to win the COLORcode Oval Fluted Creme Brule, White Chocolate, Set of 6

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  35. What keeps me coming back?

    Aside from the massive load of butter and sugar with gorgeous pictures that make me drool every time I see them, and aside from your straightforward, opinionated writing that always makes me think or grin, and aside from the stories and recipes, and aside from CCS?

    Cookie dough. Seriously. 🙂

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  39. Your recipes are fantastic. Most of my desserts come from your site. Plus, your conversation is the best.

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  40. I come back each post because I enjoy how you write and tell it like it is. I feel like I have to have such a filter on sometimes, when I want to just tell someone to buck up and stop putting themselves in that situation… maybe I should and see what happens:)

    I of course come back for the recipes as well. The Nutella Rice Krispie Treats have been the fav recreation from your site.

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    I appreciate the way you don’t sugar coat things. I don’t always agree with your opinions, but I do about 99% of the time 🙂 And you express yourself so well – I admire that.

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  44. for the delicious recipes. I initially found your site through a Google Reader food bundle and keep coming back for more

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  47. I come back because I love your site, it’s one of a short list that I consider “must reads.” I love reading your writing as much as I love your decadent treats.

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  50. For your yummy recipes of course! Your photos always make your baked good look so tempting. I always want to make them.

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  54. I really appreciate your outlook on life and while it might not be for everybody – I think it’s great!

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  60. I just found your site and I love the creme brulee recipes you posted. Will be coming back for more for sure!

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  63. I love your stories and your sometimes crazy recipes. You have a gift and I’m glad you share with us.

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  67. I keep reading because you are funny and you usually make deserts. Two requirements of pretty much anything in life, well for me anyway :). I randomly found your site 3-4 years ago and have been addicted ever since

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  70. I check in because you are real people. I tell you that, in some way or other, almost every time I leave a comment. I appreciate the fact that you don’t mince words. What you see is what you get. I hate all the games too many gals play. Life is short. Get to the tootsie roll center already, right?!?!? That you, Peabody. The best part right up front.

    This little set is dreamy. Just what I need to make me reorganize the corner cabinet. (Um…again…!)

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  71. why do I come back?

    Because your commentary on life is damn funny. And your recipes are amazing.

    Thanks for the give away

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  74. I keep coming back because your recipes are great and love your commentary. One night I was in a very bad mood and came across your blog. The first post I happened to read was the one where you had dresses from costco and were wearing them to school for the whole year. I was laughing like crazy, especially about the part where children could tell what day it is by just looking at the color of the dress that you are wearing:) Since then I am your faithful follower:)
    Would love to win this set!
    Thank you for a great giveaway!

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  75. This is my first visit to your site (via Pass The Sushi). I hate Creme Brûlée (texture issue) but this recipe sure looks delicious so
    I’m going to give it a whirl. If you can make a Creme Brûlée fan out of me? I’ll definitely be a repeat visitor.

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  76. Honestly, I just discovered your site, but I will be back! I mean, anyone that can put snickerdoodle together with creme brule is all right in my book! =)

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  77. I keep coming back for lots of reasons. Mainly, I like your recipes and secondly I like your outlook on life.

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  79. I found this site looking for a Creme Brûlée recipe for a dinner I was giving. There were many interesting things I found. Being retired I have the time to scan through and really find things that I want to try. The wife is happy that I am taking an interest in cooking, but says I have to clean up any mess.

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  81. I keep coming back because I like t see what recipes you have posted and what smart-arse remarks you have along with the recipe. I have made quite a few of your recipes and they are always a hit.

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  82. You’re original and I love your attitude and stories. You aren’t afraid to talk about more than just whatever food you’re making and I love it when you’re not afraid to tell it the way it is! (You’re also one of my go-to people for guilty pleasure dessert recipes!)

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  83. I keep coming back because you don’t sugar coat life. You put yourself out there and I mean your real self and you don’t really care if people like you or not for being who you are. I share that philosophy. And I love how you call people out for being fake. I think it, you write it 🙂

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  84. I keep on coming back because I love your blog. I also like how you blog about your real life which makes me laugh sometimes.

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  85. Didn’t realize there were so many versions of crime brûlée! Will have to try some out at my next holiday dinner!

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  87. This is actually my first time to your site, but it won’t be my last. As for being yourself, that comes through in your writing. It isn’t tedious to read, and the recipe is awesome! I will be returning.

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  89. I love your site because not only do you have great recipes, but the photos that go along with them are fabulous. I’m the kind of person that won’t buy a cookbook if there aren’t full page photos for each recipe

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  94. I come back for a few reasons…your wit, your stories, your recipes but overall I just really appreciate your honesty and the fact that you are you 100% of the time.

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  95. I keep coming back because I like your post. Plus, your recipes are amazing yet don’t require bizarre ingredients or hours upon hours of prep time.

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  98. I keep coming back to your site to lick the over-sized dessert pictures on my laptop … I think of it as a fat-free alternative.

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  101. I don’t remember how I even discovered your site, but I have it in my favorites and I check it everyday! Your desserts always look so fun and I like your sense of humor!

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  102. What happens when you bake the truffle dough? I’m sort of hoping to get a cookie effect but of course with the creme on top that might be hard.

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