Description
Indulge in the bliss of Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, where each bite offers a soft, chewy cookie enveloping a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with rich salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine nostalgic flavors that bring joy and sweetness to every moment. Whether you are celebrating or simply treating yourself, these delightful cookies will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese with a bit of sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Scoop cookie dough onto lined baking sheets, create an indentation in each ball, fill with cheesecake mixture, then seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before drizzling with salted caramel sauce and sprinkling sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg