Crème Brûlée Cookies
Crème brûlée cookies combine the allure of a classic French dessert with the comfort of a chewy cookie, featuring a silky texture and a satisfying crunchy sugar topping.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar For caramelizing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Caramelizing
- After cooling, sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each cookie and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until it melts into a glossy, crispy layer.
Notes
Cookies can be served with coffee or tea. They can be frozen before baking for later use.