Description
Discover a quick easy Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies recipe blending rich caramel and creamy cheesecake for a perfect dessert treat 147 chars
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar (for cheesecake filling)
1 large egg yolk (for cheesecake filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Create Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, drizzle caramel, top with dough, and seal edges.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden around edges but soft in centers.
- Cool and Drizzle: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle extra salted caramel on top.
- Enjoy: Best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Soft, gooey cookies bursting with rich creaminess of cheesecake and the sweet-salty swirl of salted caramel. Perfect for cozy afternoons or sharing with friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
Keywords: salted caramel, cheesecake cookies, dessert, baking, cookie recipe, sweet snacks, caramel sauce
