Caramel Cheesecake Cookies 🍪🍮🧀
Creamy, chewy, and completely indulgent—these cookies are like mini cheesecakes wrapped in soft cookie dough, topped with silky caramel and a candy crunch finish.
Ingredients 🛒
For the cookie base:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the cheesecake filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1/3 cup chopped toffee bits or chocolate-covered candy pieces
Directions 👩🍳
1️⃣ Make Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Scoop into small balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill for 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Assemble Cookies: Flatten a scoop of dough, place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center, and wrap dough around it. Place on a baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
5️⃣ Finish: Top each cookie with a spoonful of caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped candy pieces.
⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes (+chill time)
⏰ Cook Time: 14 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12 cookies
🔥 Calories: ~310 kcal per cookie
