Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with our Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe. These delightful treats feature a soft, chewy cookie enveloping a creamy cheesecake filling, all drizzled with rich caramel and topped with flaky sea salt. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Simple to make yet visually stunning, they offer a gourmet dessert experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Bake a batch today and embrace the magic of sweet and salty perfection!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough into discs, place cheesecake filling in the center, encapsulate it with dough, and shape into balls. Chill for 20–30 minutes if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, pipe additional cheesecake filling on top, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg