Description
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a decadent twist on the classic cheesecake flavor, featuring a rich, soft cookie base topped with creamy cheesecake filling and a drizzle of sweet salted caramel. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
For the Salted Caramel Topping:
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ tsp sea salt (or more, to taste)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Form the Cookie Dough:
- Scoop dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down the dough balls to flatten slightly, making a small well in the center.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies have cooled, spoon or pipe a generous amount of cheesecake filling into the center of each cookie.
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Top with Salted Caramel:
- Drizzle each cookie with caramel sauce and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for that perfect salty-sweet balance.
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Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- If you want extra sweetness, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- For a firmer cheesecake filling, you can refrigerate the cookies after assembling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian