Description
Get ready to fall in love with these Caramel Cheesecake Cookies—a rich, gooey, bakery-style dessert that combines a soft buttery cookie with a creamy cheesecake center and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect as a quick dessert, sweet snack, or indulgent treat, this easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking for creative dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or crowd-pleasing food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop small portions and freeze for 20–30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
6. Flatten a portion of dough, place frozen cheesecake filling in the center, and seal with more dough. Roll into a ball.
7. Chill assembled cookies for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
9. Drizzle caramel sauce over warm cookies and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother mixing and better texture.
Do not overbake to keep the center soft and gooey.
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and keep the filling intact.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg