Description
Deliciously rich cookies inspired by the classic French dessert, featuring a creamy vanilla center and a caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop dough by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie slightly and sprinkle with sugar for topping.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Be sure to let the cookies cool completely before adding the sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg