Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
Thick graham cracker cookies with smooth cheesecake frosting and a tangy salted caramel drizzle. Bakery-style texture with soft centers, crisp edges, and rich flavor balance.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups
- Graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup
- Baking soda, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup
- Light brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup
- Large egg, 1
- Cream cheese, softened, 4 oz (113g)
- Butter, softened, 1/4 cup (57g)
- Powdered sugar, 1 cup (120g)
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- Dark brown sugar, 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (113g)
- Light corn syrup, 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Flaked sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Whisk all-purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating to combine
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a thick dough forms
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, chill for 1 hour
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are soft
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; chill 30 minutes
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies
- In a saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat; remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and salt
- Drizzle caramel over frosting and top with flaked sea salt
- Let caramel harden slightly before serving
Notes
Chill dough for improved texture
Use gluten-free flour blend for GF option (texture becomes crumblier)
Substitute digestive biscuits for graham cracker crumbs
Adjust salt if using salted butter
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Use gluten-free flour blend for GF option (texture becomes crumblier)
Substitute digestive biscuits for graham cracker crumbs
Adjust salt if using salted butter
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgSugar: 15g
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