Description
Indulge in these gooey, decadent cookies that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake and salted caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into teaspoon-sized portions and freeze.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Wrap the Dough Around Frozen Cheesecake Filling: Flatten a scoop of cookie dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and encase it.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake dough balls for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Finish with Toppings: Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, drizzle caramel, and add a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Chill dough if sticky, and avoid overbaking for a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg