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Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies

Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies That Will Wow Your Guests

These Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies capture the essence of the classic dessert with a crunchy topping and creamy center.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers, stirring frequently.
  9. Combine brown sugar and cornstarch, then add to the simmering cream while whisking.
  10. Spoon the mixture over each cookie once cooled slightly.
  11. Broil the cookies for 1-2 minutes until the topping caramelizes.
  12. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack until topping sets, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. They maintain freshness at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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