Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with our Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe! These decadent cookies beautifully blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet allure of caramel, creating a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) thick caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually combine dry ingredients until just blended.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, add 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling in the center, fold, and shape into balls. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, pipe cheesecake filling on top, drizzle caramel sauce, and sprinkle flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg