Description
Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are soft, cinnamon-kissed cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a decadent caramel drizzle. These bakery-worthy treats combine the richness of cheesecake with the cozy comfort of cookies in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a small spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center. Wrap dough around filling and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers set.
- Cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Add nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
- Swap caramel for chocolate ganache for a different flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts for added texture.
- Chill dough if it feels too soft to handle.
- Store in fridge due to cream cheese filling, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
