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Irresistible Crème Brûlée Cookies

Soft vanilla cookies topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust inspired by classic crème brûlée.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Kitchen torch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars.
  4. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla.
  5. Combine dry ingredients.
  6. Shape dough and bake 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool, sprinkle sugar, and caramelize with torch.

Notes

Brûlée just before serving for best crackly texture.