Caramel Cheesecake Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Everyone

Delight in these Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and buttery caramel in a soft cookie.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 13

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 13

Servings: 14 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling

8 ounces cream cheese or mascarpone for a lighter flavor
1 cup powdered sugar for smooth filling

For the Cookie Dough

½ cup unsalted butter for richness
½ cup granulated sugar enhances texture
½ cup brown sugar coconut sugar is an alternative
1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for flavor
1¾ cups all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free blend
½ teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
1 pinch salt to balance sweetness

For the Caramel Magic

1 cup caramel sauce thick sauce preferred

Optional Toppings

to taste sea salt for savory contrast
to taste graham cracker crumbs for crunch
to taste white chocolate for a drizzle

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
hand mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth, then scoop into 7 mounds and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
Assemble Cookies: Flatten dough portions, place cheesecake filling and caramel in the center, cover with dough and seal edges.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes, let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized and topped with various ingredients for added flavor and flair. Store properly to maintain freshness.

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