Description
Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a decadent blend of tangy cream cheese and gooey caramel, all wrapped in a buttery cookie you’ll be proud to share—or maybe keep all to yourself (no judgment here!).
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 15–20 soft caramels (unwrapped), or ½ cup thick caramel sauce
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Option 1: Scoop a ball of dough, flatten slightly, place a soft caramel in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Option 2: Swirl a small amount of caramel sauce into the dough gently before scooping.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with more caramel and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
Chill your dough to prevent spreading. Use soft caramels or thick sauce. Don’t overbake. Let cool slightly before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: caramel, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, easy baking