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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies You’ll Crave

These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine sweet and salty flavors for an indulgent dessert everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for adaptation.
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature for easier creaming.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce Ensure it's pourable.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and light in color.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
  3. Add in the large room temperature egg to the mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough onto the lined sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  5. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely.
  6. Once the cookies are fully cooled, take your prepared salted caramel sauce and generously drizzle it over each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough if it's too sticky. Always use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Ensure cookies cool completely before adding the salted caramel.

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