Description
Indulge in these Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, featuring a soft and chewy cookie exterior with a luscious, creamy cheesecake filling. Drizzled with sweet caramel sauce and a hint of sea salt, these cookies are perfect for any dessert lover. Simple to make and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the caramel topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center of the flattened dough. Wrap the dough around the filling, ensuring it is completely sealed and shaped into a ball. Place the filled cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake and Top the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the Dough: Chilling helps prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Sealing the Filling: Ensures the cheesecake filling stays inside without leaking.
- Using Quality Caramel Sauce: Enhances the overall flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Sweet Treat, Easy Cookies