Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Scoop and roll the dough into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Let the caramelized sugar cool to harden, creating a crispy topping.
- Serve and enjoy your cookies fresh!
Notes
- For best results, add the sugar topping just before serving to maintain its crispiness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container without the caramelized sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg