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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies: An Indulgent Delight

Delight in these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, a rich blend of creamy cheesecake and gooey caramel, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar swap with coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar no substitutions needed
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan alternative
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for sensitivities
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt reduce if adding salty toppings
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce or chocolate sauce for variation

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare all ingredients by bringing them to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Beating in the egg and softened cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed until just incorporated.
  6. If dough is sticky, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Drizzle cooled cookies with warmed salted caramel sauce and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Avoid overmixing, and watch bake time for desired chewiness.

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