Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and rich caramel with these delightful Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, ideal for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
12 soft caramel candies unwrapped
1 large egg
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter softened
4 oz (115g) cream cheese softened
1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the unwrapped soft caramel candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt on top of each cookie, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, dessert recipes, cookie recipes, American desserts