Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of salted caramel, cheesecake, and cookies with these decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. A soft and chewy treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 3/4 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars, egg, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in caramel bits and white chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, flatten, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gooey centers, slightly underbake cookies.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
