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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

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These caramel cheesecake cookies combine creamy cheesecake bits with gooey caramel chunks for a rich, nostalgic holiday treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (150g) caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to combine evenly.
  5. Beat in the softened cream cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the caramel bits carefully so they don’t break up too much.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  9. Optional: sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients help achieve ideal cookie texture. Avoid overbaking; cookies firm up as they cool. Chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking yields taller, chewier cookies. If caramel bits melt too much during mixing, refrigerate dough for 15 minutes before scooping. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking.

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