Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of classic creme brûlée with a twist in these delectable Creme Brûlée Cookies. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, each cookie features a creamy pastry cream filling and a delectable sugar topping that provides the signature brûlée effect.

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter

Granulated White Sugar

Eggs

Vanilla

Milk

Cornstarch

Flour

Baking Powder

Salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy. Add room temperature eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in the vanilla bean paste until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
For the pastry cream, heat whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Spoon pastry cream into the center of each cookie dough ball before baking. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
Once cookies have cooled, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, creating a crispy brûlée topping.

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Creme Brûlée Cookies, dessert, baking, pastry cream, vanilla cookies