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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies for a Sweet, Indulgent Treat

Delight in these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, featuring a graham cracker base and creamy frosting topped with homemade caramel.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
For the Cheesecake Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • piping bag
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed graham crackers until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy for the frosting.
  11. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, salt, and whipping cream; stir until thickened.
  12. Frost each cooled cookie with cheesecake frosting and drizzle with cooled caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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