Description
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and drizzled with rich salted caramel. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of saltiness, making them a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Using an ice cream scoop, take a portion of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling and a teaspoon of salted caramel sauce in the center. Fold the dough around the filling, rolling it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Add Toppings: Once cooled, drizzle additional salted caramel sauce over the cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- For an extra caramel kick, fold in chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smoother mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 2g