Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies
A delightful blend of crispy cookies with a creamy, caramelized topping that brings traditional dessert thrills to cookie form.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Choose good quality vanilla.
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Creme Brûlée Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Must have the right texture for custard vibe.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and the egg, continuing to beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball into a thick disk using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Creme Brûlée Topping
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until it simmers.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cornstarch, then slowly add to the cream, whisking constantly.
- Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, then let it cool.
- Once cookies are cool, spoon a small amount of the topping onto each cookie.
- Broil under the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely until golden and caramelized.
Notes
If torching the tops, do it carefully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for best results.