Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies! These decadent treats combine the creamy richness of cheesecake and the comforting chewiness of cookies, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. With their luscious cream cheese filling drizzled in rich salted caramel, each bite offers a heavenly balance of sweetness and texture that will leave everyone wanting more. Quick to prepare and family-friendly, these cookies make for an ideal snack or dessert for gatherings, ensuring you’ll impress your loved ones with minimal effort. Plus, their customizable nature allows you to add your favorite mix-ins for an extra twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with caramel sauce until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture onto cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before drizzling with extra caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg