Creme Brûlée Cookies
These Creme Brûlée Cookies combine the creamy richness of traditional crème brûlée with the chewy texture of cookies, topped with a luscious pastry cream and caramelized sugar for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed.
- 2 large eggs Room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1 cup vanilla pastry cream Homemade or store-bought.
- 1/4 cup sugar for caramelizing Granulated sugar.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cool, top each cookie with a dollop of vanilla pastry cream.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top of the pastry cream and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it’s golden and bubbly.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Tips for making perfect cookies include using softened butter, mixing until just combined, and allowing cookies to cool completely before topping. Variations such as adding chocolate chips or citrus zest are encouraged.