Irresistible Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Sweet, salty perfection — the ultimate bakery-style cookie treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour – base for soft bakery-style cookies
- ½ tsp baking soda – creates light chewy cookie texture
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – for rich homemade cookie flavor
- ¾ cup brown sugar – adds deep caramel sweetness
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) – for melty chocolate bites
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened – for the creamy cheesecake center
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce – the ultimate caramel drizzle
- Flaky sea salt – for the signature salted caramel finish
- Optional whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten slightly, add a spoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with more dough to seal.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Add the Caramel Finish: Once cooled slightly, drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie and sprinkle flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg