Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the chewy texture of a classic cookie with a gooey caramel center and a creamy cheesecake topping. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Saucepan
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixer (Handheld or Stand)
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Caramel Filling Ingredients
- 1 14 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the caramel filling: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool completely.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place a teaspoon of cooled caramel in the center of each ball. Roll to enclose caramel.
- Place cookie balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the cheesecake filling (optional): Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Once cookies are cool, frost with a dollop of cheesecake filling.
Notes
For extra caramel flavor, drizzle extra caramel sauce over the cooled cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.