Delightfully rich cookies combining creamy cheesecake, buttery caramel, and a hint of sea salt.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:24 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 large Eggs (room temperature)
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt)
8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup Butter (softened)
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of crushed graham crackers, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Blend 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/2 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, mixing until smooth.
Measure out cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center and fold the dough around the filling.
Place the filled cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t over-mix the dough.