Caramel Cheesecake Cookies: A Luxurious Bite-Sized Dessert Experience
Why These Cookies Will Steal the Spotlight:
Imagine a cookie that combines the rich, creamy decadence of cheesecake with the buttery warmth of spiced graham crackers, all crowned with a glossy caramel drizzle. These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a masterpiece of texture and flavor—crisp edges hugging a molten cheesecake center, with a hint of cinnamon and the salty-sweet kiss of caramel. Perfect for bake sales, holiday trays, or when you crave a dessert that feels elevated yet comforting.
Why You’ll Obsess Over Them:
✨ Double Delight – A soft, spiced cookie shell hides a surprise pocket of tangy cheesecake (no baking cheesecake separately!).
✨ Graham Crunch – Crumbled graham crackers in the dough add nostalgia and a subtle toasty depth.
✨ Caramel Elegance – The drizzle transforms them from humble cookies to gourmet showstoppers.
✨ Make-Ahead Magic – Freeze unbaked dough or filling for last-minute dessert emergencies.
Perfect For:
• Holiday gatherings (they pair beautifully with eggnog or mulled wine)
• Gift boxes (wrap in parchment + twine for a personal touch)
• Weekend baking projects (fun to make with kids—they’ll love stuffing the centers!)
Pro Tip: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking to balance the sweetness.
Ready to bake happiness? Let’s preheat that oven! 🍪🔥
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (adds warmth)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (for texture + flavor)
For the Cheesecake Filling: (Missing in your list—here’s a standard recipe)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
Optional Add-ons:
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Sea salt flakes for contrast
🔪 Step-by-Step Method
- Prep Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Freeze scoops (1 tsp each) on parchment paper for 30 minutes.
- Make Cookie Dough
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, cream butter + sugars, then mix in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in graham crumbs. Chill dough 1 hour.
- Assemble
- Roll dough into balls (~2 tbsp each), flatten, place a cheesecake scoop in the center, and seal edges. Space cookies 2″ apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake
- At 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack.
- Finish
- Drizzle with caramel and a pinch of sea salt while warm.
Nutritional Value of Caramel Cheesecake Cookies (Per Serving, Approx. 1 Cookie)
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