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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are irresistibly soft, creamy, and bursting with luscious caramel flavor. Combining the rich tang of cream cheese with sweet caramel pockets in a tender cookie, these treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and creamy textures. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make using accessible ingredients and customizable to suit dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel bits or 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature. Beat them together with brown sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the base of your cookie dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the cream cheese batter, folding gently to combine without overmixing. Add the egg at this stage to bind the dough and maintain a soft texture.
  4. Incorporate Caramel: Fold in caramel bits or gently swirl caramel sauce into the dough to distribute gooey pockets of sweetness throughout the cookies.
  5. Shape and Bake: Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Add Final Touches: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. Optionally, drizzle extra caramel sauce or sprinkle flaky sea salt on top to enhance flavors.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender; fold dry ingredients gently just until combined.
  • Choose high-quality caramel bits or homemade caramel sauce for best flavor.
  • Watch baking time carefully; slightly underbaked centers provide a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • If dough is too soft to handle, chill for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape.

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