Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, blending the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake and decadent salted caramel in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a delightful golden-brown color and an irresistible aroma, they’re not just a treat; they’re an experience that brings joy to every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in half of the salted caramel sauce into the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Drizzle remaining caramel on top and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Enjoy warm or let cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg