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Gooey Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Decadent, soft-baked cookies featuring a creamy cheesecake-infused dough, loaded with chocolate chips and a hidden gooey caramel center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 350g
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 115g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 110g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened 113g
Add-ins and Garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 270g
  • 12 soft caramel candies cut in half
  • pinch sea salt flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until uniform.
  2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and cream cheese to the butter mixture and beat on low until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough, flatten, press a caramel piece into the center, and seal by rolling into a ball.
  9. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  11. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
  12. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent excessive spreading. Keep dough cold between batches for best results.