Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creme Brûlée Cookies, where classic dessert flavors come together in a unique twist. These chewy, buttery cookies feature a creamy vanilla pastry cream center and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping that adds a satisfying crunch. Ideal for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy evenings at home, these cookies are sure to impress with their rich flavor and impressive presentation. The blend of textures—soft cookie base paired with a crispy top—creates an unforgettable treat that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 by heating the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk to this mixture while constantly whisking. Pour it back into the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it thickens. Remove from heat and mix in cubed butter until melted. Let it cool before using.
- For the cookie dough, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add in one egg and one tablespoon of vanilla bean paste; mix well until combined. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Assemble cookies by scooping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or use a rolling pin for uniform thickness. Place one teaspoon of cooled vanilla pastry cream in the center of each cookie mound.
- Cover each filled cookie dough ball with another layer of dough if desired. Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar before placing back on the baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 9 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Once baked and cooled slightly, sprinkle an additional layer of granulated sugar on top of each cookie. Using a kitchen torch or broiler briefly caramelize this topping until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture. Experiment with different flavors by substituting vanilla with almond or citrus zest.