Caramel Cheesecake Cookies with Gooey Centers – Soft, Rich, and Unforgettable
Soft, bakery-style cookies with a creamy caramel cheesecake center that oozes with each bite. Perfect for cozy gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and caramel until smooth.
- 2. Scoop 1 tsp portions and freeze for 30 minutes.
- 3. Cream butter and sugars; add egg and vanilla.
- 4. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- 5. Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place frozen filling in center.
- 6. Wrap dough around filling and seal completely.
- 7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- 8. Cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel and sprinkle flaky salt.
Notes
Freeze cheesecake centers to avoid leaks.
Seal dough fully around filling.
Store in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.