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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Emily

Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Soft brown sugar cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and a center of rich caramel. A decadent dessert that combines cookies and cheesecake in one.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar for filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract divided
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.33 cup caramel sauce thick

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Mix filling: Beat cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth.
  2. Freeze filling: Scoop teaspoon-sized mounds onto parchment. Indent center and add caramel. Freeze 1 hour.
  3. Make dough: Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Assemble: Flatten dough, place frozen filling in center, and seal dough around it.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

Notes

  • Ensure filling is frozen solid before assembly.
  • Seal dough edges tightly to prevent leaks.