Description
Soft, chewy cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling and gooey caramel center.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 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
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and a few caramel bits in the center. Cover with another tablespoon of dough, sealing edges.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.