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Crème Brûlée Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 48 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Crème Brûlée Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic dessert by combining a buttery cookie base with a creamy cream cheese frosting topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Soft and tender cookies are baked to golden perfection, then frosted and coated in sugar before being torched to create a crisp, brûléed topping reminiscent of traditional crème brûlée. Perfect for those who love rich, creamy textures paired with a satisfying crisp topping.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dipping the cookies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth and cohesive cookie dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop, portion tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently press each dough ball down slightly to flatten for even baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost and Sugar Coat: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese frosting over each cooled cookie. Then, press the frosted side of each cookie into a small bowl of granulated sugar, ensuring the sugar sticks to the frosting.
  10. Caramelize Sugar Topping: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar on top of each frosted cookie until golden and crisp, resembling the brûléed sugar topping of traditional crème brûlée. Allow to cool briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the cream cheese layer.
  • Use a kitchen torch for the best caramelized sugar topping; if unavailable, a broiler can be used with caution.
  • Press cookies gently when flattening dough balls to maintain a tender texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute the butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.

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