Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet caramel nestled within a buttery cookie. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family nights to festive celebrations. With their rich flavors and eye-catching presentation, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they offer a deliciously unique dessert experience that is both fun and rewarding to bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for filling)
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and chill for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; combine.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons), flatten slightly, add cheesecake filling in the center, then seal the dough around it. Shape into balls and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cool, pipe additional cheesecake filling on top, drizzle with 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: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg