Description
These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich flavor of graham cracker cookie dough with a luscious cheesecake frosting and sweet caramel drizzle. Finished with a touch of sea salt, they deliver a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and salty in every bite—like a slice of caramel cheesecake in cookie form.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Cookie:
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1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 packages graham crackers, crushed (approx. 2 1/2 cups crumbs)
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Frosting and Drizzle:
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16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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7 oz marshmallow creme
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup caramel dip or thick caramel sauce
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Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, crushed graham crackers, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
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Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare the cheesecake frosting: Beat the cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe the cheesecake frosting onto each cookie.
- Drizzle with caramel dip and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt just before serving.
Notes
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Cookies can be baked in advance and frosted just before serving.
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Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator for best texture.
- For an extra indulgent version, stuff each cookie with a caramel center before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American