Description
Indulgent caramel cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake magic with sweet caramel undertones. Crisp edges and rich flavor invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Sweet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a salted caramel touch)
Instructions
- Vigorously blend softened butter and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture achieves a cloud-like, aerated consistency with a pale, creamy texture.
- Incorporate the egg and pure vanilla extract, stirring meticulously to create a homogeneous, silky base that reflects a glossy, uniform appearance.
- In a separate pristine container, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain and all dry components are evenly distributed.
- Incrementally fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter blend, gently combining with a wooden spoon or spatula until a cohesive, pliable dough emerges.
- Carefully manipulate the dough with minimal handling to prevent gluten development, which could result in tough cookies, creating a smooth and tender final texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure during baking.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising texture.
- Create a caramel swirl by drizzling warm caramel sauce over cooled cookies for extra decadent flavor and visual appeal.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent cookie texture, preventing lumpy or uneven dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg