Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine a rich, creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie dough, baked to perfection and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle and optional sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Drizzle
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Optional sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Add softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scoop small teaspoons of the filling onto a lined tray and freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy and well combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough is thick and soft.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop portions of the cookie dough and flatten slightly in your hand. Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center of each dough portion, then carefully wrap the dough completely around the cheesecake filling, sealing it inside.
- Bake: Arrange the filled cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 13 minutes, or until the edges look set and the tops remain soft.
- Add Caramel: After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then drizzle warm caramel sauce evenly over the tops of the cookies. Sprinkle with optional sea salt to enhance the flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. This helps to set the cheesecake centers before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth cheesecake filling.
- Freezing the cheesecake filling before wrapping helps prevent leakage during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and fluffier cookie dough.
- For best results, use a lined baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Optionally add a pinch of sea salt on top for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
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