Description
These Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies combine the classic creamy sweetness of creme brûlée with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping. Soft and chewy on the inside with a delightful crisp finish, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion and sure to impress with their elegant flair.
Ingredients
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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 prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, incorporating air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined to provide moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and seasoning evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
- Form Dough Balls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Add Sugar Topping: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with the granulated sugar to prepare for caramelization.
- Caramelize Sugar: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar on top of each cookie until it turns golden and crispy, creating the signature creme brûlée crackly surface.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly so the caramel topping hardens before serving for the best texture and taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- A kitchen torch is essential for caramelizing the sugar topping; do not attempt with a broiler as it may overbake the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispiness of the topping.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, use pure vanilla bean extract instead of vanilla extract.
