Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate dessert indulgence, uniting rich chocolate cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake filling and a luscious caramel drizzle. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them perfect for any event or a well-deserved treat at home. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in a tablespoon of sugar and vanilla extract.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Create an indentation in each ball and fill it with cheesecake filling before covering it with more cookie dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly puffed. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg