Description
Delightful cookies that blend the creamy essence of crème brûlée with refreshing lemon zest, offering a unique texture of crispiness and softness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter. You can also use lime or orange zest for a different citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, crème brûlée, dessert, baking