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These Creme Brûlée Cookies offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert. Enjoy the rich, creamy custard flavor in a convenient cookie form, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Kitchen torch
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar optional
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center and cover with another tablespoon of cookie dough, sealing the edges.
- Roll the assembled cookie into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar (and turbinado sugar if using).
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar topping until golden brown and bubbly (adult supervision needed).
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. The chill time for the cookie dough is crucial for preventing spread during baking. If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can broil the sugared cookies for a minute or two on high heat, watching carefully to prevent burning.