Description
These Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies combine the creamy sweetness of classic creme brûlée with the satisfying crunch of caramelized sugar on top. Soft butter cookies are baked to golden perfection, then topped with a crisp layer of burnt sugar using a kitchen torch, creating an elegant and delicious dessert treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Drop Dough on Sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a light golden color, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Add Sugar Topping: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with the granulated sugar, ensuring an even layer.
- Caramelize Sugar: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar on top of each cookie until it turns golden and crispy, forming the signature creme brûlée crust.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate to enjoy the contrasting textures of soft cookie and crunchy caramelized sugar.
Notes
- Use a kitchen torch carefully to caramelize the sugar evenly without burning the cookie base.
- If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can place the cookies briefly under a broiler, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for the best creaming results.
- Allow cookies to cool sufficiently before handling to avoid breaking the caramelized sugar topping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness of the caramelized sugar layer.
