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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful blend of flavors that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or dairy-free butter
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg can use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Thick Caramel Sauce homemade or store-bought
For the Topping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt sprinkle directly after baking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • mixing spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar blend until combined. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold the dough around it. Chill shaped cookies for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, pipe remaining cheesecake filling on top, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill cookie dough to prevent spreading during baking.

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