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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Carolina Gomez

Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Caramel cheesecake cookies are the perfect blend of two favorite desserts: chewy cookies topped with creamy cheesecake and finished with a rich caramel drizzle. A sweet treat that's perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Caramel Drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup quality caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets lined with parchment paper
  • Piping bag (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:
  2. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Make the Cookie Dough:
  4. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  6. Gradually add flour, baking soda, salt, and graham cracker crumbs until just combined.
  7. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
  8. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
  9. Assemble the Cookies:
  10. Scoop cookie dough onto the baking sheets.
  11. Use a piping bag or spoon to add cheesecake filling on top of each cookie dough scoop.
  12. Top with a little more cookie dough to cover the cheesecake filling.
  13. Bake:
  14. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until golden. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
  15. Add the Caramel Drizzle:
  16. Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with optional sea salt.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per 2 cookies):

  • Calories: 170
  • Carbohydrates: 57%
  • Fat: 38%
  • Protein: 5%