Description
Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are soft, chewy treats infused with warm cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs, delivering the delicious flavors of caramel and cheesecake in every bite. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and bake in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the cookie dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, ensuring these liquids are fully incorporated to bind the dough together and add flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients while mixing, until everything is fully combined and forms a consistent dough.
- Incorporate Graham Crackers: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs to add a subtle crunch and cheesecake-like flavor to the cookies.
- Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown, indicating they are cooked through but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy; edges should be golden but centers still soft.
- For extra caramel flavor, consider adding small caramel bits or a caramel drizzle before baking or after cooling.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugars.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
