Description
Deliciously soft caramel cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Optional sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla to a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Scoop small teaspoons of the filling onto a lined tray and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Stir until the dough is thick and soft.
- Scoop cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center and wrap dough completely around the filling.
- Place cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 13 minutes, or until edges look set and tops appear soft.
- Cool cookies for 5 minutes, then drizzle warm caramel over the tops. Add a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely to allow the cheesecake centers to set.
Notes
For best results, freeze the cheesecake filling well and ensure the cookie tops are not overbaked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg