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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

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These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are tender, buttery cookies with creamy cheesecake flavor and gooey caramel bits—delivering a decadent fusion of two classic desserts in every bite.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies
  • Optional: sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in caramel bits gently to distribute evenly.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set and golden while centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt while warm.

Notes

  • Use thick caramel sauce in the center instead of bits for a molten filling.
  • Do not overbake to keep centers creamy and soft.
  • Chill dough for thicker cookies with less spread.
  • Freeze unbaked dough balls for future baking.
  • Microwave cookies briefly to revive softness.

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