Description
Soft, chewy Caramel Cheesecake Cookies with a buttery graham cracker base, creamy cheesecake frosting, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for dessert lovers! 🍪✨
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (about 2 packs)
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Cheesecake Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- For the Topping:
- ⅓ cup caramel dip (not caramel sauce)
- Coarse sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, crushed graham crackers, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Step 2: Shape & Bake the Cookies
- Scoop ½ cup-sized portions of dough for large cookies (or ¼ cup for smaller ones).
- Roll into balls, slightly flatten, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Frosting
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add marshmallow fluff and mix well.
- Gradually sift in powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Step 4: Assemble & Drizzle Caramel
- Once cookies have cooled, pipe a swirl of cheesecake frosting onto each one.
- Warm the caramel dip slightly and drizzle over the frosting.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; frost after thawing.
- Caramel Tip: Use caramel dip, not sauce, to avoid runny toppings.
- Flavor Variations: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or drizzle with white chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 385