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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 9 Tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 extra large egg
- For the Filling
- 1 pound light brown sugar
- 4 extra large eggs (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, melted and lightly browned
- Accompaniment: Lightly sweetened whipped cream
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