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Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and drizzled with luscious caramel, perfect for family indulgence or special treats.
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Ingredients
  

For the cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • White chocolate drizzle optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small dollops and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and crushed graham crackers until dough forms.
  • Scoop cookie dough balls and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center and cover with dough, sealing completely.
  • Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Drizzle cooled cookies with caramel sauce and optional white chocolate. Let set a few minutes before serving.