Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. This delightful recipe combines the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake with a burst of sweet caramel, all wrapped up in a soft and chewy cookie. Each bite offers a heavenly contrast of textures, topped with swirls of luscious cheesecake filling and a drizzle of thick caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy night in—these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are an irresistible treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat softened butter with sugars until fluffy; add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place cheesecake filling in the center, seal the dough around it, and shape into balls. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Pipe additional cheesecake filling on cooled cookies, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg