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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy goodness with rich cream cheese and an irresistible drizzle of salted caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Foundation for cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed for moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
For the Flavor Boost
  • 0.25 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For bursts of chocolate
  • 0.5 cup Caramel Bits For gooey pockets

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix it into the butter mixture.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fold in salted caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
  8. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and caramel bits.
  9. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  11. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure that the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right texture for your cookies. Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavors.

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