Description
Lemon creme brulee cookies bring together the comforting warmth of freshly baked cookies with a delightful zesty twist. Each bite reveals a soft, buttery exterior and a luscious lemony filling that’s sure to brighten your day. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look incredible on the dessert table. Whether you’re enjoying them with coffee or as an after-dinner treat, they will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, along with vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream with additional lemon zest and juice until soft peaks form.
- Cool cookies completely, sandwich filling between pairs, sprinkle brown sugar on top, and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg