Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the sweet allure of salted caramel, all enveloped in a perfectly chewy cookie. These cookies are an exceptional treat for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving something sweet at home. With their unique texture and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with common ingredients, and customizable with various toppings, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just blended.
- Scoop two tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place one teaspoon of filling in the center, seal it with dough, and shape into balls.
- Chill assembled cookies for 20–30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Once cooled, top with cheesecake filling, drizzle caramel sauce, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg