Description
A delightful twist on traditional crème brûlée, these cookies feature a crunchy caramelized top and creamy vanilla filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- While cooling, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers.
- Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth, then gradually mix in the hot cream. Return to heat and stir until thickened.
- Fill each cooled cookie with the vanilla pastry cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, caramelize the sugar topping just before serving. You can make the pastry cream a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg