Description
Summary: These soft, chewy cookies are a delightful combination of rich cheesecake and gooey caramel, all wrapped in a tender cookie dough. Perfect for gifting, parties, or just indulging with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 20 soft caramels, unwrapped
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add the sugars and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, place a caramel inside, and seal the dough around the caramel.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- If making ahead, freeze the dough balls and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg