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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, buttery flavor of caramel in irresistibly chewy cookies. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt, these soft and tender cookies are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, from cozy nights to parties.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese and Butter: Soften cream cheese and butter to room temperature to ensure a smooth, creamy mixture that blends easily, giving your cookies a luscious texture.
  2. Mix Sugars and Wet Ingredients: Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until silky and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Fold in Caramel Bits: Gently fold in caramel bits or chopped caramel candies, distributing them evenly so every cookie has gooey caramel pockets.
  5. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and keep caramel pieces contained during baking.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft and chewy.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set while keeping the inside soft.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Use quality caramel bits for best flavor and texture.
  • Chilling the dough is important for proper spread and texture.
  • Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies when edges are golden.
  • Adjust salt to balance and highlight caramel sweetness.

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Keywords: salted caramel, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, chewy cookies, caramel bits, caramel candies

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