Salted Caramel Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

A luscious blend of salted caramel and creamy cheese baked into soft, flavorful delights.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar

→ Salted Caramel Drizzle

11 - 12 ounces caramels
12 - 1/4 cup milk
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, for topping

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add all-purpose flour and baking soda, mixing just until incorporated.
05 - Scoop rounded dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set.
06 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
08 - Microwave caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
09 - Spread frosting on cooled cookies, drizzle caramel over top, and sprinkle with sea salt while caramel is warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. Refrigerate frosting briefly if too soft.

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