Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the creamy goodness of cheesecake combined with the rich flavor of salted caramel in these easy-to-make cookies. Perfect for any gathering or treat!
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is soft for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Beaten in one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid overpacking.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure cheese is soft for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Toppings
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet and, using a spoon, create a swirl by adding a small dollop of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Drizzle salted caramel over each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm or allowed to cool for a chewy experience. Best paired with vanilla ice cream or coffee.