Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 12 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
• Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly in your hand, and place a caramel candy in the center. Wrap the dough around the caramel and roll into a ball.

Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Optional: While still warm, sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt for a sweet-salty finish.

Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.