Creme Brulee Cookies
Delight in these rich and creamy Creme Brulee Cookies, featuring a caramelized sugar topping that perfectly mimics the classic French dessert in cookie form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle a teaspoon of granulated sugar on each cookie.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a fun variation, try adding a few drops of almond extract for a subtle nutty flavor or sprinkle coarse sea salt on top after caramelizing for a sweet-salty twist.
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