Ingredients for Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Cooking Instructions for making Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Assemble the Cookies:
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center and fold the dough around it, rolling it into a ball to seal the filling inside.
Place the filled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add the Topping:
Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over each cookie.
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the caramel for that perfect sweet-salty balance.
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