Description
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a decadent treat, combining soft, chewy cookies with a rich cream cheese frosting and a luscious salted caramel topping. The balance of sweet, creamy, and slightly salty flavors makes these cookies an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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¾ cup butter (softened)
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⅓ cup sugar
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cup flour
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1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ cup graham cracker crumbs (for additional texture)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese (softened)
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8 oz butter (softened)
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2½ cups powdered sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Topping:
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1¼ cup brown sugar
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½ cup whipping cream
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5 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
Instructions
For the Cookies:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
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Fold in the remaining graham cracker crumbs for added texture.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
For the Caramel Topping:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar, whipping cream, butter, and salt, stirring frequently.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Let the caramel cool slightly before drizzling over the cookies.
Assembly:
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Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
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Drizzle the caramel topping over the frosted cookies.
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Allow the caramel to set before serving.
Notes
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These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Refrigerate the cookies if you prefer the frosting and caramel topping to stay firmer.
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If you want an extra touch of saltiness, sprinkle a little bit of sea salt on top of the caramel before serving.
- The caramel topping can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American