Description
Crème Brûlée Cookies are a playful twist on the classic French dessert—soft, chewy cookies filled with a creamy center and topped with caramelized sugar for that signature brûlée crunch. Perfect for when you want something rich, elegant, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Topping: 1/4 cup white sugar (for brûlée)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop a ball of cookie dough, flatten, place a bit of filling in the center, seal and roll into a ball.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then sprinkle tops with white sugar.
- Use a kitchen torch (or broiler) to caramelize the sugar topping until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a cozy twist.
- Use vanilla bean paste in the filling for deeper flavor.
- Sandwich two cookies with custard-style filling for a bigger treat.
- If using the broiler, watch closely to prevent burning.
- Re-torch the sugar top before serving for extra crunch if storing ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
