Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
These cookies combine the flavors of caramel and cheesecake in a delicious treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
- ½ cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
- Pinch sea salt optional, for salted caramel flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough on the baking sheet. Make a small well in the center and fill with cheesecake mixture. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add the optional egg yolk to the cheesecake filling. Adjust the amount of caramel sauce based on your preference.