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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Decadent Creme Brûlée Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies combine rich, creamy flavors with buttery crispness, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Reduce if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creme Brûlée Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and egg until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the butter mixture without overmixing.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges and soft in the center.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
  10. Whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch, then combine into the simmering cream until thickened.
  11. Dollop the cream mixture onto each cooled cookie generously.
  12. Broil under high heat for 1-2 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  13. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure not to overbake the cookies for the perfect texture and enjoy experimenting with various flavors and mix-ins.

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