Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a sweet indulgence that beautifully combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the gooey richness of salted caramel, all nestled in a soft cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make. Serve them warm for a delightful treat that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in half of the caramel sauce gently into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Drizzle with reserved caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg