Description
Delicious cookies that combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with a rich caramel filling, all encased in a buttery cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
- Wrap the cookie dough around the filling to form a ball.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the dough a day in advance and chilling it. Ensure dough fully encases the filling to avoid leakage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg