Description
Soft cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and a ribbon of caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 small egg (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla (for filling)
- 1 cup soft caramel pieces or caramel sauce (for filling and topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Chill while making the dough.
- Cream butter and sugars in a bowl until light. Add 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla and mix.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 1.5 tbsp of dough, flatten it in your hand, add 1 tsp cheesecake filling and a small piece of caramel in the center. Seal and roll into a ball.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space to spread. Optionally, press a small caramel piece on top of each ball.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, caramel, dessert, sweet treats