Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies: The Ultimate Soft & Gooey Treat 🍪🍮

Creamy, Caramel-Stuffed Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth!

These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich tang of cheesecake with luscious caramel swirls in a soft, bakery-style cookie. With a cream cheese-infused dough and pockets of gooey caramel, they’re irresistibly decadent yet easy to make!

📋 Ingredients (Makes 24 cookies)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best texture!)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Magic

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Mix Dough

  1. Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream butter & cream cheese: Beat softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
  3. Add egg & vanilla: Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine dry & wet: Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix!).

2️⃣ Add Caramel

  1. Fold in caramel sauce gently—leave streaks for marbling!

3️⃣ Chill & Preheat

  1. Refrigerate dough for 30 mins (crucial for less spreading!).
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

4️⃣ Bake to Perfection

  1. Scoop dough (1.5 tbsp balls) onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake 10-12 mins until edges are just golden (centers will look soft).
  3. Let cool 5 mins on tray, then transfer to a rack.

🔥 Pro Tips for Success

✅ Room temp ingredients prevent lumpy dough.
✅ Underbake slightly for ultra-soft centers.
✅ Extra caramel? Drizzle more on top after baking.
✅ Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days (or freeze for 1 month).

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Warm with ice cream → Cookie sundae heaven!
  • Gift them → Package in a cute box with ribbon.
  • Coffee pairing → Balances the sweetness perfectly.

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)

  • Calories: ~150
  • Carbs: 22g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Protein: 2g

(Nutrition varies based on caramel used.)

🎉 Why These Cookies Are Special

✔ Cream cheese dough → Extra tender crumb.
✔ Caramel pockets → Surprise gooey bites!
✔ No mixer needed → Whisk by hand if preferred.

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