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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Soft and indulgent cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and gooey caramel swirl, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
  • Brown Sugar: 1 cup (packed)
  • Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
  • All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
  • Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Cream Cheese: 8 oz (softened)
  • Powdered Sugar: ½ cup
  • Caramel Sauce: ½ cup
  • Sea Salt (optional): a pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line baking sheets and have a cookie scoop ready.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Flatten a dough ball, add cheesecake filling and caramel, top with more dough, and seal edges.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cool cookies and drizzle with caramel and sea salt if desired.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Best enjoyed slightly warm for a gooey center.

Notes

  • Chill dough for better handling and shape retention.
  • Do not overfill with cheesecake or caramel to avoid leaks.
  • Cool completely before serving for optimal texture.

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