Crème Brûlée Cookies Recipe
These Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic French dessert, featuring a creamy center surrounded by a sweet, crisp cookie exterior. Perfect for a special treat or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix. Mix dry ingredients into wet until dough forms.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten cookie dough, add cream cheese filling, and top with more dough. Seal edges to form a ball.
- Bake: Place dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 11–13 minutes.
- Caramelize: Cool cookies, sprinkle sugar on top, and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
Notes
- For a custard-like flavor, use French vanilla pudding mix.
- Torch sugar topping just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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