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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

These cookies combine a rich cream cheese filling with a soft and slightly crisp cookie dough, creating a delightful blend of sweet and salty textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) Ensure it's at room temperature for smoothest filling.
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
Garnishes
  • Salted caramel sauce For drizzling on top.
  • Sea salt flakes (optional) For an extra touch of flavor.

Method
 

Prepare Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  2. Scoop small portions (about a tablespoon each) and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes.
Make Cookie Dough
  1. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla, blending well.
  3. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
Assemble Cookies
  1. Take a generous spoonful of dough and flatten it gently.
  2. Place a piece of the frozen cheesecake filling at the center and cover with more dough, sealing the edges.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (345 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
Finish
  1. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
  2. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration is also possible, but they may be hard to resist even chilled.