Description
These creme brulee cookies blend classic flavors of vanilla bean and caramelized sugar into a soft, chewy treat reminiscent of elegant crème brûlée desserts.
Ingredients
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- 150 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 120 g (½ cup) unsalted butter (softened)
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) while the dough is chilling.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Caramelize the sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie and use a torch to caramelize until golden.
Notes
Overbaking can result in dry cookies; they should be soft when removed from the oven. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg