Caramelized sugar is our new favorite frosting sub.
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- Yields:
- 40
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 50 mins
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3/4 c.
(1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 c.
packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c.
granulated sugar
- 1
large egg
- 1 tbsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 2 c.
all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp.
cornstarch
- 1 tsp.
baking soda
- 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
For the Frosting
- 1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 c.
powdered sugar
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 c.
granulated sugar
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two cookie sheets with parchment. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Step 2In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, then add mixture to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Dough will be thick.
- Step 3Using a small cookie scoop, place tablespoon balls of dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten slightly. Bake until edges are just starting to brown, 9 to 10 minutes.
- Step 4Remove from oven and let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Step 5Make frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Step 6Put sugar into a small bowl. Spread about a tablespoon of frosting onto tops of each cookie, then press into granulated sugar, coating frosting with sugar.
- Step 7Just before serving, use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar on top, then set aside to cool. Store cookies in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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