Creamy Creme Brûlée Cookies
These creamy creme brûlée cookies capture the luscious, creamy flavor of the classic French dessert with a crunchy caramel top, making them an irresistible homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- About 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the dough looks silky and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar evenly over each cookie. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until a thin, crackly crust forms. Alternatively, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Allow the caramelized sugar to harden for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If dough is too soft to scoop, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Use a kitchen torch for best caramelized topping results; if unavailable, use the oven broiler but watch carefully to avoid burning. Do not overmix dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender. Room temperature ingredients help achieve a smooth dough. Optionally sprinkle fleur de sel on top after caramelizing for a salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
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