Name: Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: All-Purpose FlourUse unbleached flour for the best structure and texture in the final cookie dough.; Baking Soda and SaltThese provide the necessary lift and balance, enhancing the depth of the overall sweet and salty flavor profile.; Unsalted ButterEnsure the butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming with the sugars, which is essential for texture.; Granulated and Brown SugarThe combination is key: white sugar spreads, while brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness to the cookie base.; EggsUse large eggs, also at room temperature, to help bind the dough and provide richness.; Vanilla Bean PasteUse high-quality pure vanilla bean paste to deepen the complexity of the cookie flavor.; Cream CheeseCrucial for the filling; ensure it is full-fat, brick-style cream cheese and softened for a smooth, lump-free mixture.; Powdered SugarUsed for sweetening and thickening the cream cheese filling, giving it structure when baked.; Heavy CreamNecessary for achieving the right consistency in both the cream cheese filling and the homemade salted caramel sauce.; Caramel Ingredients (Sugar and Cream)You will need granulated sugar and high-quality heavy cream for making the gooey, homemade salted caramel swirl.

Ingredients

All-Purpose FlourUse unbleached flour for the best structure and texture in the final cookie dough.
Baking Soda and SaltThese provide the necessary lift and balance, enhancing the depth of the overall sweet and salty flavor profile.
Unsalted ButterEnsure the butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming with the sugars, which is essential for texture.
Granulated and Brown SugarThe combination is key: white sugar spreads, while brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness to the cookie base.
EggsUse large eggs, also at room temperature, to help bind the dough and provide richness.
Vanilla Bean PasteUse high-quality pure vanilla bean paste to deepen the complexity of the cookie flavor.
Cream CheeseCrucial for the filling; ensure it is full-fat, brick-style cream cheese and softened for a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Powdered SugarUsed for sweetening and thickening the cream cheese filling, giving it structure when baked.
Heavy CreamNecessary for achieving the right consistency in both the cream cheese filling and the homemade salted caramel sauce.
Caramel Ingredients (Sugar and Cream)You will need granulated sugar and high-quality heavy cream for making the gooey, homemade salted caramel swirl.

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Instructions

Step 1:Prepare and Freeze the Cheesecake Filling
Step 2:Mix the Cookie Dough Base
Step 3:Assemble the Cookie Dough Balls
Step 4:Swirl with Salted Caramel
Step 5:Bake and Cool the Cookies

Notes

To keep the cheesecake filling fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; they will stay delicious for up to four days.
If serving from the fridge, a quick 10-second blast in the microwave will bring back that gooey caramel center and soften the cookie base perfectly.
Enhance the salty profile by finishing the warm cookies with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving.
For the best structure, always ensure your butter and eggs are truly at room temperature before mixing the dough base, allowing for optimal aeration and a tender final cookie.

Author: Kelly Deitz
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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