Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet and salty allure of caramel in a delightful cookie. With a crispy edge and a soft, gooey center, these cookies are perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at any gathering. Indulge in this easy-to-make treat that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add granulated and brown sugars; mix until combined. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in half of the salted caramel sauce.
- Scoop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart; bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies before drizzling with remaining caramel sauce and sprinkling sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg