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Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies Recipe

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These Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies combine the classic buttery, spiced cookie base with a luscious homemade creme brûlée topping that is caramelized to perfection. Offering a delightful contrast of textures between the soft cookie and the crisp, caramelized sugar layer, these cookies are a sophisticated twist on a traditional treat, perfect for impressing guests or indulging a sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Creme Brûlée Topping

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Butter and Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the cookie dough.
  3. Add Vanilla and Egg: Incorporate the vanilla extract and large egg into the butter-sugar mixture, continuing to beat until the batter is well combined and smooth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until a uniform dough forms with no dry patches.
  6. Shape Dough Balls: Form the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
  7. Flatten Dough Balls: Gently press the dough balls down into thick disks using the back of a spoon or your fingers, to ensure even baking and ideal cookie shape.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges turn golden and centers are set, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Heat Cream: While cookies cool, warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it just begins to simmer to prepare the topping.
  11. Prepare Crema Mix: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch, then slowly whisk this into the simmering cream, ensuring no lumps form.
  12. Thicken Topping: Cook the cream mixture over medium heat for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly, developing the signature creamy texture of creme brûlée.
  13. Cool Topping: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the creme brûlée topping to cool for a few minutes to make it easier to spread on cookies.
  14. Add Topping to Cookies: Once fully cooled, spoon a small amount of the creme brûlée mixture onto each cookie, spreading gently if needed.
  15. Caramelize Topping: Place the cookies under the oven broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely until the topping turns golden and caramelized, creating a crisp sugar crust.
  16. Set and Serve: Allow the caramelized topping to cool and set before serving, ensuring the perfect texture contrast and rich flavor.

Notes

  • Be sure to watch the cookies closely when broiling to avoid burning the caramelized topping.
  • Use fresh spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for the best flavor aroma.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; add the creme brûlée topping fresh before serving if preferred.
  • You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar for a slightly different flavor profile.

Keywords: creme brûlée cookies, caramelized cookie topping, spiced cookies, vanilla cookies, dessert cookies

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