Description
Soft, chewy cookies with a tangy cheesecake filling and gooey salted caramel topping are perfect for a Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies treat. Enjoy this delightful Salted Caramel Dessert that’s sure to satisfy cravings and impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in one egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix in the flour baking soda and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the remaining egg 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract mixing until creamy.
- Using a cookie scoop drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling.
- Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cool drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing
- Chill the dough if it feels sticky and let cookies cool completely before adding caramel to avoid messiness
- Method: Baked
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2