Creating Crème Brûlée Cookies is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps for incredible results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
9. Caramelize Sugar: While the cookies are cooling, mix the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of water to create a paste. Once the cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of the sugar mixture on top of each cookie.
10. Brûlée the Sugar: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it forms a crispy, glass-like surface. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.

These steps will guide you toward creating the most delicious Crème Brûlée Cookies you’ve ever tasted!