Description
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe. These cookies beautifully blend the rich, creamy essence of cheesecake with the sweet and salty notes of caramel, all nestled within a soft and chewy cookie. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, each bite promises an indulgent experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an impressive appearance and easy preparation, these cookies are sure to win over hearts and taste buds alike.
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 packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup thick 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 for 15 minutes.
- Make the cookie dough: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually combine dry ingredients.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop dough into discs, place cheesecake filling in the center, and enclose it. Shape into balls and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Top: Pipe additional cheesecake filling onto cooled cookies, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg