A Deliciously Decadent Treat
Are you looking for a cookie that’s a little bit extra special? Look no further than the Caramel Cheesecake Cookies! These chewy cookies are packed with a creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and a drizzle of sweet caramel sauce.
A Cookie That’s Part Cheesecake, Part Caramel Heaven
The combination of a soft and chewy cookie with a creamy cheesecake filling is absolute perfection. The graham cracker crumbs add a delightful crunch and flavor, while the caramel sauce brings everything together with its sweet and sticky goodness.
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
For the cheesecake filling:
- (Ingredients, such as cream cheese, granulated sugar, large eggs, and vanilla extract, will be listed below)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to over mix.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cool, use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to make a hole in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the hole with a dollop of cheesecake filling.
- Drizzle the tops with caramel sauce.
Tips and Variations:
- To make the cookies more crunchy, you can bake them for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- You can also try using different types of cookie crumbs, such as chocolate sandwich cookies or peanut butter cookies, for a unique flavor.
- For a gooier cheesecake filling, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of cream cheese.