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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies You'll Cherish

Delight in the indulgent flavors of Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, featuring a buttery graham cracker base and rich homemade caramel.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract no substitutions suggested
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers can substitute with crushed digestive biscuits
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder can use baking powder alone if needed
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with vegan cream cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 cup Butter use salted for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Whipping Cream can substitute with half-and-half

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix on low speed just until combined, about 30 seconds.
  5. Fold in the crushed graham crackers gently using a spatula without overworking the dough.
  6. Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, form balls of dough, roll them in crushed graham crackers, and flatten to ¾-inch thick before placing on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake one baking sheet in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  8. Let the baked cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  10. In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, whipping cream, and salt; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and let cool slightly.
  11. Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over each cookie and allow to set for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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