Description
Soft and rich cookies with cream cheese and gooey caramel for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel sauce and chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and cream cheese. Stir in chopped pecans or dried cranberries for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramel cookies, cheesecake cookies, dessert, baking, cozy treats