Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies
Caramelized sugar has quickly become our preferred alternative to traditional frosting.
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES
- 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
FOR THE FROSTING
- 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line two cookie sheets with parchment. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, then add mixture to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Dough will be thick.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place tablespoon balls of dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten slightly. Bake until edges are just starting to brown, 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Put sugar into a small bowl. Spread about a tablespoon of frosting onto tops of each cookie, then press into granulated sugar, coating frosting with sugar.
- Just before serving, use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar on top, then set aside to cool. Store cookies in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 4630kcalCarbohydrates: 608gProtein: 47gFat: 233gSaturated Fat: 133gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 802mgSodium: 2638mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 7gSugar: 414gCalcium: 425mgIron: 14mg
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