Crème Brûlée Cookies
Crème brûlée cookies combine the creamy elegance of classic crème brûlée with a delightful cookie base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Consider experimenting with different extracts.
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the crème brûlée topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Heat in a saucepan until simmering.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Whisk with sugar into the cream mixture to prevent lumps.
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 vanilla extract and large egg, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until the dough forms.
- Shape dough into small 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball into a thick disk with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Baking
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Making the topping
- For the crème brûlée topping, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch, then slowly add this mixture to the simmering heavy cream while whisking.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Once cookies are cool, spoon crème brûlée mixture onto each cookie.
- Broil in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes until the topping is golden, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Refrigerate for longer freshness. Let warm to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgSugar: 10g