Description
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet-salty allure of caramel, all wrapped in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfectly balanced in texture and flavor, they are a delightful treat for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fold in half of the salted caramel sauce to create a marbled effect in the dough.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes on the sheet.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over each cookie and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use vegan butter and cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Crushed nuts or cinnamon can be added for extra flavor and texture.
- Chilling the dough is essential for preventing excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, cheesecake cookies, caramel drizzle cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert recipe