Description
Indulge in these decadent Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, featuring a rich blend of cream cheese and caramel, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfectly chewy and irresistibly sweet, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the softened cream cheese until evenly distributed, keeping some small lumps for texture.
- Drizzle in the caramel sauce and fold gently to create a marbled effect.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the cooled cookies if desired.
- Serve the cookies once cooled and drizzled with caramel.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier incorporation into the dough.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt on top according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes