Description
These cookies combine the rich flavors of vanilla with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping, reminiscent of the classic dessert crème brûlée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Turbinado sugar or granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then combine with the wet ingredients.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool completely, then caramelize the sugar topping with a kitchen torch.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor and less spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, crème brûlée, dessert, sweet treat, baking