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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Easy Dessert Recipe

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgence — soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake centers, drizzled with golden caramel sauce, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cup Caramel sauce
  • for topping Flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
    In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Beat in one egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined. Add flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt, then mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Step 3: Prepare Cheesecake Filling
    In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Cookies
    Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently press the centers to make small indentations, then fill each with about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling.
  5. Step 5: Bake
    Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  6. Step 6: Finish with Caramel and Salt
    Once cooled, drizzle each cookie generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade salted caramel sauce. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature before serving for the creamiest texture.