Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, a Crumbl-inspired treat that combines a buttery graham cracker base with creamy cheesecake frosting, drizzled with luscious caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty, making them an excellent addition to any occasion—from casual family gatherings to elegant parties. With easy preparation steps and customizable options for toppings, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking soda, and baking powder before adding to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form dough into balls, roll in extra graham cracker crumbs, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 11 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges; cool on wire racks.
- Prepare cheesecake frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cheesecake frosting, drizzle with caramel sauce, and finish with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg