Description
Soft and buttery cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with rich caramel sauce. These indulgent treats combine classic cookie comfort with a luscious surprise inside, perfect for dessert or a special snack.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a tender and airy cookie texture. Then add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet butter and sugar mixture until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing which can toughen cookies.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, which will act as the luscious filling inside each cookie.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place about 1 teaspoon of the smooth cream cheese in the center, then cover with another small piece of dough. Gently seal the edges to encase the filling fully.
- Arrange and Add Topping: Place the filled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Drizzle or swirl a small amount of caramel sauce on top of each cookie for extra richness.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and creamy.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set properly without breaking.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use a thick caramel sauce to avoid it running excessively and altering the cookie texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft and creamy cheesecake center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
