Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. This irresistible treat merges the creamy richness of cheesecake filling with the luscious sweetness of caramel, all enveloped in a soft, chewy cookie dough. Perfect for any occasion—be it parties, holidays, or simply a personal indulgence—these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. With their beautiful swirls of cheesecake and caramel topping, they not only taste fantastic but also look stunning on any dessert platter.
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 light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and chill.
- Make Cookie Dough: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten it, add cheesecake filling, seal around it, and shape into balls. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before moving to wire racks.
- Add Toppings: Pipe cheesecake filling on top, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg