Description
Delicious Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake and caramel in a delightful cookie form.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel sauce and chocolate chips, if using.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the cooled cookies for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dough.
- You can also substitute the chocolate chips with crushed nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, Cookies, Dessert