Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake and sweet, salty caramel nestled in a soft, chewy cookie. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging at home. With their gooey centers and golden edges, these cookies will quickly become a favorite among family and friends. Get ready to enjoy a comforting dessert that combines rich flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Fold in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet; create an indentation in each ball and fill with salted caramel sauce.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- 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: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg