Caramel Cheesecake Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Soft, chewy, and filled with a sweet cream cheese center, these caramel cheesecake cookies are bakery-worthy and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
- 2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet until a soft dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.
- 5. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Freeze in small dollops for 20–30 minutes.
- 6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough, flatten, wrap around frozen cheesecake filling, and seal.
- 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Remove and drizzle with caramel while warm. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
- 8. Cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
For a Crumbl-style look, pipe cream cheese frosting on top instead of stuffing.
You can prepare and freeze unbaked dough balls for later baking.