Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of these Caramel Cheesecake Cookies that perfectly blend the flavors of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and buttery graham cracker crumbs in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients. Chill dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into balls, make a thumbprint, fill with caramel, and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden. Cool on rack.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with more caramel sauce once cooled.
Notes
- Use a thick caramel sauce to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- For a firmer center, melt store-bought caramel bits with a splash of cream.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator for a firmer texture or at room temperature for softer centers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
