Soft-Baked Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Cookies of Bliss Recipe
These Soft-Baked Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Cookies of Bliss are a delightful treat that combines the richness of cheesecake with the indulgence of caramel in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare cheesecake cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Form and bake cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, make indentations, fill with caramel sauce, and swirl. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set. Cool and transfer to wire rack.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- For a gooier center, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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