Description
These quick and easy cookies feature a crisp sugar top with a soft, custard-like center, perfect for snacks, small parties, or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough by beating butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg and mix until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Combine and Shape by mixing dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
- Bake the Cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Make the Brûlée Topping by heating cream until simmering. Whisk in brown sugar and cornstarch.
- Caramelize the Tops by spooning topping onto cookies and broiling briefly until caramelized.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix after adding flour. Cool cookies completely before topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg