Description
Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are irresistibly creamy treats with a soft, cheesecake-like center, sweet caramel swirls, and a buttery cookie base. These indulgent bites are perfect for caramel lovers and make a standout dessert or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and spoon a small amount of caramel sauce into the center.
- Optional: sprinkle crushed graham crackers around the edges or over the top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden. Centers may remain slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce for ease.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much while baking.
- Drizzle extra caramel on top after baking for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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