Description
These salted caramel cheesecake cookies offer an unforgettable flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy in every bite. They're a sophisticated twist on a classic, making them an impressive treat for gatherings or personal enjoyment.
Ingredients
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Water
1/2 cup Heavy Cream, warmed
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes, plus more for sprinkling
8 ounces Cream Cheese, full-fat, softened
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Homemade Salted Caramel – Combine granulated sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until a deep amber color forms. Add warmed heavy cream and then butter and sea salt
- Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling – Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until just combined. Chill in the refrigerator
- Step 3: Make the Cookie Dough – Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then dry ingredients until just combined
- Step 4: Assemble the Cookies – Preheat oven to 375°F. Scoop dough, flatten, and place cheesecake filling in center. Encapsulate filling and shape into balls
- Step 5: Bake Cookies – Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. They may look underbaked but will firm up as they cool
- Step 6: Swirl with Salted Caramel – Swirl caramel on top of cookies after baking and sprinkle with sea salt
Notes
Ensure the cheesecake filling is well-chilled to prevent leaking during baking.
Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 11 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg