Description
These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the indulgence of cheesecake with the buttery charm of soft-baked cookies. Each cookie hides a creamy cheesecake center, topped with rich caramel drizzle and a pinch of sea salt. Perfect for dessert platters, parties, or anytime you crave a sweet-salty treat.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop into small dollops and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
5. Scoop a ball of dough, flatten it, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop inside. Seal the dough around it.
6. Place filled dough balls on a parchment-lined tray.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
8. Cool cookies on tray. Drizzle with warm caramel and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese filling is fully frozen before assembling to prevent leaks.
Chill the dough to control spreading and keep cookies thick.
For extra caramel flavor, add a teaspoon of caramel extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg