Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavors with these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy cookies encase a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a rich caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are not just a dessert—they’re a culinary experience that will leave your guests raving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup thick caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter with both sugars until fluffy; mix in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough, flatten into discs, place cheesecake filling inside, then reshape into balls. Chill assembled cookies for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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