Deliciously soft and chewy cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and drizzled with salted caramel.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:32 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before drizzling with salted caramel sauce.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.