Description
A delightful fusion of crème brûlée and homemade cookies, featuring a soft buttery base and a caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center is soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of cooled cookies and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burnt cream cookies, dessert, gourmet cookies, crème brûlée cookies, sweet treat