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Soft Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Soft Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
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Soft Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a perfect blend of sweet, creamy cheesecake and buttery salted caramel in a soft, chewy cookie. This recipe combines rich caramel ribbons with luscious cheesecake flavor in a tender cookie that melts in your mouth, ideal for snacks, special occasions, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80g) salted caramel sauce

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (if salted caramel sauce is very salty, adjust accordingly)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming together the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold this dry mix into the wet ingredients, ensuring no lumps remain but avoiding overmixing to keep the dough soft.
  3. Incorporate Salted Caramel: Gently fold in a generous swirl of salted caramel sauce, creating marbled ribbons of caramel throughout the dough for pockets of gooey sweetness in every bite.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling firms the dough for easier handling and prevents spreading during baking, resulting in perfect shapes and texture.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth mixing and consistent texture.
  • Do not overbake; remove when edges are firm but centers look slightly underdone to keep cookies soft.
  • Use a rich, high-quality salted caramel sauce to enhance flavor authenticity.
  • Space cookies well on baking sheet to avoid merging as they spread gently.
  • Longer chilling time intensifies flavor and improves dough handling.

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Keywords: salted caramel, cheesecake cookies, soft cookies, caramel dessert, chewy cookies, sweet treats

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