Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
A perfect blend of rich flavors and textures, these cookies combine creamy cheesecake with sweet caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 180 kcal
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens cookies.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Adds moisture.
- 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Gives cheesecake texture.
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce Provides caramel flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) Adds sweetness.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until blended.
Beat in cream cheese until smooth.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt on top.
Calories: 180kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 100mg
Keyword caramel, cheesecake, cookies