Description
Crumbl’s salted caramel cheesecake cookies deliver a luxurious dessert experience that blends creamy cheesecake richness with classic cookie comfort. Sweet caramel drizzle and delicate salt crystals elevate these indulgent treats you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 grams) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) crushed graham crackers
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 grams / 2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese frosting)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Craft a robust cookie foundation by blending crushed graham crackers with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing vessel. The dry ingredients should form a harmonious mixture with consistent texture.
- In a separate spacious mixing bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, voluminous consistency. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, ensuring thorough integration.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring until a cohesive dough emerges. Carefully wrap the dough and refrigerate for half an hour to enhance flavor development and structural integrity.
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 175C (350F) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion generous dough spheres, approximately 1/4 cup each, onto the prepared surface.
- Gently flatten the dough mounds and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that signal perfect doneness. Allow cookies to cool completely before embellishment.
- Whip cream cheese and butter together until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the frosting becomes luxuriously fluffy and light.
- Artfully spread or pipe the cheesecake frosting across the cooled cookie surfaces. Embellish with an elegant drizzle of salted caramel sauce and a delicate sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
- For optimal enjoyment and preservation, store the decorated cookies in the refrigerator, where they will maintain their delectable qualities for up to five days.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better incorporation of butter, eggs, and cream cheese.
- Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking, creating consistent cookies with professional appearance.
- Adjust salt levels carefully to balance the sweetness of caramel and cheesecake frosting, preventing overwhelming saltiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg