Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Creme Brûlée Cookies, a perfect fusion of chewy sugar cookies and rich vanilla pastry cream, all topped with a crispy layer of caramelized sugar. These gourmet treats offer an unforgettable dessert experience, ideal for impressing guests at parties or satisfying your sweet tooth at home. With their buttery flavor and soft texture, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, they promise to elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) whole milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (225 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp (28 g) cornstarch
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, cut in cubes
- 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup (250 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for rolling the dough in)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for the brulee topping)
Instructions
- Begin by making the pastry cream: Heat whole milk with half of the granulated sugar until simmering. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar, salt, vanilla bean paste, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually mix in hot milk. Cook until thickened; stir in butter and chill.
- For the cookie dough: Beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla bean paste; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Assemble cookies by placing chilled pastry cream in cookie dough balls, roll in sugar, then place on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are golden. After cooling, caramelize sugar on top with a kitchen torch before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg