Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a soft cheesecake filling swirled with luscious salted caramel, encased in a tender cookie shell. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 Bag of caramels
- 8 oz Softened cream cheese
- ½ cup Graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup Softened butter
- 2 cup All purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and graham cracker crumbs until fully incorporated.
- Roll the dough into large balls, about the size of two cookie scoops each.
- Make an indentation in each ball, insert a caramel, and reshape it back into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Gently press each cookie with a glass.
- Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve the cookies slightly warm for the best flavor and texture.