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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Recipe You'll Crave Daily

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies that blend creamy cheesecake with cookie delight, all topped with luscious salted caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Keep at room temperature
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Crucial ingredient
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks For extra indulgence
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pretzels Adds salty crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together soften butter and cream cheese with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before drizzling with salted caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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