Description
Indulge in the sublime fusion of crème brûlée and classic sugar cookies with these Caramelized Sugar Cookie Delights. Featuring a soft, buttery base and topped with a lush cream cheese frosting, these cookies are finished with a beautifully caramelized sugar crust, reminiscent of the beloved French dessert. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade treats promise a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that dessert lovers will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dough Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lining two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Step 3: Bake the Cookies Using a small cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown.
- Step 4: Cool the Cookies Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Step 5: Prepare the Frosting For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Step 6: Apply Frosting and Sugar Pour granulated sugar into a small bowl. Spread about a tablespoon of the frosting on top of each cooled cookie, then dip the frosted tops into the granulated sugar, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Step 7: Caramelize the Sugar Just before serving, use a kitchen torch to carefully caramelize the sugar on each cookie. This will allow the sugar to melt and form a crispy top. Allow the cookies to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes