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Creme Brûlée Cookies

Decadent Creme Brûlée Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Irresistible Creme Brûlée Cookies that offer a creamy center in a crisp shell, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
For the Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and a large egg, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until cohesive.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  8. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, whisk in brown sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
  9. Spoon the cream topping on cooled cookies and spread evenly.
  10. Broil cookies for 1-2 minutes until topping is golden-brown.
  11. Allow caramelized topping to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and not melted for a fluffy texture. Keep a close eye on the broiler to prevent burning.

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