Description
These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with caramel sauce and pecans—a gooey, cozy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops onto parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Flatten a tablespoon of dough, place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center, and top with another flattened dough piece. Seal and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Place cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool on the pan before transferring to a rack.
- Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Add sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Add a pinch of sea salt after drizzling caramel for a salted caramel version.
- Skip the pecans for a nut-free treat.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a holiday twist.
- Use melted chocolate with caramel for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
