Creme Brulee Cookies
Delight in these rich and buttery Creme Brulee Cookies featuring a caramelized sugar topping that perfectly mimics the classic dessert in cookie form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each cookie.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, golden crust.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the sugar topping harden before serving.
Notes
For a smoky depth, try sprinkling a pinch of sea salt on the caramelized sugar topping before serving.
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