Decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
These salted caramel cheesecake cookies blend the creaminess of cheesecake with the sweetness of caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Also at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the dry mixture
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Carefully measured to avoid dryness.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For finishing
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- to taste sea salt for sprinkling Adds a perfect flavor contrast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, then mix until combined.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in the salted caramel sauce.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container; use parchment paper between layers. Freeze for longer storage up to three months.