Description
Indulge in these irresistibly rich and creamy Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, where each bite offers a delightful combination of tangy cheesecake and gooey salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are soft, chewy, and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a delicious batch that will impress friends and family alike. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these cookies are sure to become a favorite dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; combine with the butter mixture until fully integrated.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in salted caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and caramel bits.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg