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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies


  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 12 to 14 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich, buttery caramel meets the tangy perfection of New York cheesecake in a chewy cookie format.


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz high-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, finely sifted
  • ½ teaspoon pure Madagascar vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark or light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup premium caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Aerate the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth, then refrigerate.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  3. Combine butter and brown sugar, then aerate until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the wet mix.
  6. Drop dough onto baking sheets with space in between.
  7. Press a well into each dough ball for the cream cheese filling.
  8. Fill the wells with cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden around the edges.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then drizzle with caramel.

Notes

For the best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before use. Chill dough if too sticky.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: caramel, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, bakery-style, sweet