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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Creme Brûlée Cookies: Indulge in a Chewy French Delight

Creme Brûlée Cookies—a delightful twist that combines chewy sugar cookies with vanilla pastry cream and caramelized sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour no direct substitute recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder can substitute baking soda in half the amount
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract real extract is best
Pastry Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch vital thickener
Brûlée Topping
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar essential for crispy crust

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and baking powder, stirring until just combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly set.
  3. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Pastry Cream
  1. Whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly
  1. Spread the pastry cream over each cooled cookie.
  2. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly on top of the pastry cream.
  3. Caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Let the caramelized sugar set for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cool cookies completely before filling to maintain structure. Watch carefully while caramelizing sugar to avoid burning.

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