Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe. These delightful treats blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with a chewy cookie base, creating a mouthwatering combination that’s hard to resist. Topped with a luscious swirl of salted caramel and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dessert tables. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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 (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients.
- Scoop cookie dough into discs, add cheesecake filling in the center, and seal it well. Shape into balls and refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for about 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Pipe additional cheesecake filling and caramel sauce on top; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg