Description
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgent treat—soft, creamy, and bursting with gooey caramel goodness. These cookies combine the rich flavor of cheesecake with buttery cookie dough and a luscious salted caramel center, creating a bakery-worthy bite that’s sweet, salty, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Center:
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18–20 soft caramel candies or ½ cup thick caramel sauce
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Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
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Make Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into ½-tsp portions, place on a parchment-lined plate, and freeze for at least 30 minutes. -
Prepare Cookie Dough:
Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Chill dough for 30 minutes. -
Assemble Cookies:
Scoop 2 tbsp of dough and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake ball and a caramel in the center, then wrap the dough around to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. -
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
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Finish:
Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use pre-made soft caramel candies or homemade caramel—just ensure it’s thick enough not to run.
Keep cheesecake filling frozen until using to avoid leaking.
Cookies can be frozen pre- or post-baking for easy make-ahead treats.
Add chocolate chips to the dough for a salted caramel chocolate cheesecake twist!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, cheesecake cookies, caramel stuffed cookies, holiday cookies