Description
Irresistible Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the delightful flavors of salted caramel, all nestled in a chewy cookie. These decadent treats are perfect for cookie lovers and a fantastic addition to any dessert table!
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for sprinkling)
- For Topping:
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
- Sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill with 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce. Flatten another small piece of dough and place it over the caramel filling to seal it. Gently press down to flatten the cookie slightly.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Once cooled, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the tops. Sprinkle with sea salt for that irresistible salty-sweet flavor.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chunks for extra flavor.
- Substitute caramel sauce with chocolate or butterscotch sauce for a different twist.
- Incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the cookie dough for added texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies for longer storage, up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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