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Creme Brûlée Cookies: A Decadent Twist on a Dessert Classic
Youssef Hb

Creme Brûlée Cookies

Luxurious chocolate cookies topped with a caramel crème brûlée layer and caramelized sugar crust. Effortless elegance with a balance of crisp and soft textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: French-American fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, for topping
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for caramelizing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl
  3. Beat butter until creamy
  4. Add sugars and vanilla, mix until smooth
  5. Beat in egg until fully incorporated
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture
  7. Form into 12 balls and place on baking sheet
  8. Bake 14–16 minutes until edges are golden
  9. Cool completely
  10. Whisk cream, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth
  11. Spoon 1 tbsp topping onto each cookie
  12. Sprinkle 1 tsp granulated sugar on top
  13. Broil 2–3 minutes until sugar melts and caramelizes
  14. Let cool 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Use European-style butter for richer flavor
Cornstarch stabilizes topping; arrowroot powder is a good gluten-free alternative
For vegan version: substitute flax egg and use dairy-free chocolate
Cookies can be baked ahead and stored in airtight container