Description

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence, merging creamy cheesecake with rich salted caramel in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding in cream cheese until combined.
Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before drizzling with salted caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: - Chill your dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. - Swap chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit to customize your cookies. - For an extra flavor twist, try adding almond extract instead of vanilla.