Description
Delightful cookies that blend rich cheesecake flavors with gooey salted caramel, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla, beating until glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the salted caramel sauce and chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack, drizzle with more salted caramel.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, salted caramel, cheesecake, baking, family recipe