Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring a creamy cheesecake center and a drizzle of rich salted caramel. These soft, chewy treats create a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that melt in your mouth, making them ideal for any occasion. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress everyone who tries them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets; make an indent in each ball and fill with cheesecake mixture before covering with more dough.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top of each cookie and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg