Creme Brulee Cookies
Indulge in these rich, caramelized Creme Brulee Cookies featuring a crisp brûléed sugar topping and a soft, buttery center that captures the essence of the classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for brulee topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle about a teaspoon of granulated sugar over each cookie.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar topping until it is golden and crisp. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, serve these cookies with a small dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added flavor and contrast.
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