Description
Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine a creamy cheesecake center with soft, chewy cookie dough kissed with rich caramel bits, creating a perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and tangy flavors. These delightful treats are easy to make, versatile, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing during cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside to use later as the luscious cheesecake center.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in the caramel bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spoon out dollops of cookie dough. Add a small spoonful of the cheesecake filling onto half of the dollops. Top with the remaining dough and gently press the edges to seal, creating filled cookies with a gooey cheesecake core.
- Bake with Care: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Seal the edges well to prevent cheesecake filling from leaking during baking.
- Enjoy cookies slightly warm for a soft, melty cheesecake center.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg