Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Perfect balance of caramel, cream cheese, and sea salt in tender cookies with golden edges and a creamy center.
# Ingredients List:
→ Cookie Dough
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227 grams unsalted butter, softened
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200 grams granulated sugar
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220 grams brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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315 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
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225 grams cream cheese, softened
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50 grams granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
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120 millilitres caramel sauce
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Flaky sea salt, for topping
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Incorporate one egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
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Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix until the dough is just combined, avoiding overworking to ensure tenderness.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining egg, 50 grams granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and homogenous.
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Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Create a small indentation in the center of each dough mound and fill with approximately 1 teaspoon of cheesecake mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cookies are fully cool, drizzle with caramel sauce and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
# Extra Tips:
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Use room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing and smooth batters. If dough becomes sticky, chill it briefly before shaping. Allow cookies to cool fully before decorating with caramel to prevent excess run-off.