Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with our Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. These decadent treats feature a rich, creamy cheesecake filling encased in a buttery, caramel-infused cookie.
Ingredients
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. – In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. – Add the cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. – Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. – Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
8. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. – Once cooled, use a spoon to create a small well in the center of each cookie. Fill the wells with the salted caramel sauce.
Notes
For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Cookies, Bars & Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American