Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. These irresistible cookies feature a buttery graham cracker base topped with a rich, creamy cheesecake frosting and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from celebrations to cozy nights in, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup softened butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 8 oz butter (softened)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1¼ cups brown sugar (for caramel)
- ½ cup whipping cream (or cream substitute)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in 1½ cups of crushed graham cracker crumbs.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough and roll in remaining graham crackers before placing on lined sheets and flattening slightly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
