Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Additional Butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 12 ounces Caramels
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Soften the cream cheese and additional butter in a separate bowl, then mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add caramel pieces to the cookie dough and mix gently.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before adding a sprinkle of salt on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Dough can be frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg