Description
Deliciously soft cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and drizzled with caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop the mixture into small teaspoons and place them on a lined plate. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in half of the caramel sauce, being careful not to overmix. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop the cookie dough into balls and flatten them slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake filling in the center of each cookie, then wrap the dough around it, sealing it well. Drizzle or swirl a bit of extra caramel on top.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies on a lined baking sheet for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Finish: Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. For an extra treat, drizzle more caramel on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Ensure to chill the dough for best results, and consider using high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, cheesecake, caramel, sweet