{"id":1198,"date":"2025-08-02T02:35:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T02:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2025-08-02T02:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T02:35:06","slug":"salted-caramel-cream-cheese-cookies-soft-sweet-and-filled-with-gooey-caramel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=1198","title":{"rendered":"Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cookies\u2014Soft, Sweet, and Filled with Gooey Caramel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cookies are ultra-soft cookies packed with velvety cream cheese, pockets of gooey caramel, and a touch of sea salt to bring out the richness in every bite. These cookies are thick, chewy, and taste like a blend between a bakery-style cookie and a creamy cheesecake. The cream cheese in the dough adds a tangy softness that perfectly balances the sweet caramel, while a light sprinkle of flaky salt adds a gourmet finish. Whether you\u2019re baking for a fall dessert table, holiday cookie swap, or just want something soft and indulgent, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You\u2019ll Love These<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They stay soft for days and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the cream cheese. Each bite has a burst of buttery caramel and a rich, balanced flavor that\u2019s sweet but never overwhelming. The salty finish makes them feel fancy and addictive. These are freezer-friendly, great for gifting, and easy to dress up with a caramel drizzle or stuffed center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened
\u2022 4 oz cream cheese, softened
\u2022 \u00be cup brown sugar
\u2022 \u00bc cup granulated sugar
\u2022 1 large egg
\u2022 2 tsp vanilla extract
\u2022 2\u00bc cups all-purpose flour
\u2022 1 tsp baking soda
\u2022 \u00bd tsp salt
\u2022 \u00be cup soft caramel candies, chopped or caramel bits
\u2022 Flaky sea salt, for topping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Fold in chopped caramel pieces or caramel bits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Chill dough for 30\u201345 minutes for best results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tbsp each) and place on prepared sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 10\u201312 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tips for Soft, Gooey Texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Chill the dough to keep the cookies thick and prevent spreading. Use soft caramel candies like Kraft or Werther\u2019s, or caramel baking bits. Press a few extra caramel chunks into the tops of the dough balls before baking for gooier tops. Don\u2019t overbake\u2014they\u2019ll firm up as they cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Optional Add-Ons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Drizzle cooled cookies with extra caramel sauce. Add white chocolate chips for a sweeter variation. Sprinkle crushed pretzels or toffee bits on top for a salty-sweet crunch. Fill dough balls with a soft caramel center before baking for a molten surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them extra soft, place a slice of bread in the container. These freeze well\u2014just wrap individually and thaw at room temp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cookies are a soft, gooey cookie dream with a caramel swirl and creamy tang that makes them stand out from the rest. If you love soft-baked cookies with a twist of luxury, this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cookies are ultra-soft cookies packed with velvety cream cheese, pockets of gooey caramel, and a touch of sea salt to bring out the richness in every bite. These cookies are thick, chewy, and taste like a blend between a bakery-style cookie and a creamy cheesecake. The cream cheese in the dough […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking-recipes","category-cookies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1198"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1200,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1198\/revisions\/1200"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}