Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creme Brûlée Cookies, where classic dessert flavors transform into a chewy, buttery treat. These cookies feature a rich vanilla pastry cream filling topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, making them an impressive addition to any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, these cookies promise to satisfy your cravings and leave your guests in awe. Their unique combination of textures and flavors sets them apart from traditional cookies, offering a gourmet experience right at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut in cubes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling the dough in)
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for the brulee topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Pastry Cream: Whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter and let cool.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Assemble & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in sugar, and place on baking sheets with indentations filled with pastry cream. Bake for 9 minutes until lightly golden.
- Caramelize Topping: Sprinkle sugar on cooled cookies and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg