Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful dessert fusion that will leave you craving for more with every bite. I recently made these for my family and they were an instant hit!

 

Today we’ll explore this heavenly treat, provide you with a step-by-step recipe, and share some tips to elevate your baking game.

 

 

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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

Learn how to make these soft, delicious Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. Theses cookies are made with common pantry ingredients and are perfect for the fall time.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cookies, dessert

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 24 cookies

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• For the Cookie Dough
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• 2 tbsp of dulce de leche
• 3/4 cup of soft butter

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 4 oz of cream cheese
• 3 tbsp of powder sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat the oven at 350° F
• In a bowl mix the cheesecake filling ingredients .
• Make little pieces of the filling with a spoon and place them in a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper and put it in the freezer a least 1/2 hour before using it.
• In another bowl mix all the cookie dough ingredients- placing the dry ones first and then the wet ones.
• Mix well and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
• Make approximately 1″ cookie dough balls and then make a hole in the center with your thumb.
• Place a piece of the cheesecake filling inside and cover with the dough ball- rolling the ball again making sure the cheesecake filling stays inside of the cookie dough.
• Bake for 10 to 11 minutes and let it cool down for 10 minutes.
• Add melted butter to the top and sprinkle with a mix of white sugar, ground cinnamon and a little bit of ground nutmeg.

How to store homemade cookies

Storing homemade cookies properly is essential to keep them fresh and maintain their flavor and texture. Here are some tips on how to store homemade cookies.

Cool Completely: Before storing, make sure your cookies have cooled completely. Warm cookies can create moisture inside the container, leading to sogginess.

Use Airtight Containers: The best way to store cookies is in airtight containers. You can use cookie tins, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, or resealable plastic bags. Ensure there’s no air inside the container to prevent moisture and keep the cookies fresh.

Layering: If you need to stack your cookies, separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together or becoming too soft.

Room Temperature Storage: Most cookies can be stored at room temperature for several days to a week. Place them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. However, avoid storing cookies with moist fillings (like jam-filled cookies) next to crisp cookies, as the moisture can make the crisp cookies lose their crunch.

Freezer Storage: To extend the shelf life of your cookies, you can freeze them. Here’s how:

• Place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until they’re firm.
• Transfer the frozen cookies to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag, separating layers with parchment or wax paper.
• Label the container with the date and type of cookies.
• Cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
• When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours.

By following these storage guidelines, you can enjoy your homemade cookies at their best for an extended period. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just satisfying your sweet tooth, proper storage ensures your cookies stay delicious.

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This Easy Turtle Cheesecake Recipe is a perfect option for the holidays, and you can make it so easily with the new Cheesecake Factory at Home™Cheesecake Mixes.

My husband and I like to go out to eat whenever we can, but having three young boys can make that kind of difficult. One of our favorite places to go is the Cheesecake Factory. They have so many delicious items on their menu – not to mention the delicious cheesecake!

Since we have a pretty busy schedule, we only make it there about once a year. Fortunately, we are able to eat some our favorite Cheesecake Factory meals at home now. I recently was introduced to these Cheesecake Factory at Home™ Cheesecake Mixes. Yes – you read that right – you can actually make Cheesecake Factory cheesecake at home! 

All you need to add to these mixes is cream cheese, and you are on your way to a delicious dessert! Now, these are all delicious on their own, but I always like to switch things up a little bit. That is why today I decided to use the Cheesecake Factory at Home Cheesecake Mixes to make an easy turtle cheesecake recipe.

After you have made the cheesecake per the package instructions, all you have to do is add the included salted caramel sauce, a chocolate sauce of your choice, and then top it with pecans. See! I told you it was easy. 🙂

This didn’t take me very long at all, and my whole family loved it. With the holidays coming up, it is a perfect time to try out this recipe. It is such a hectic time of year, so this is such a great way to make a dessert that everyone will love without spending all day in the kitchen.

You can find out more about the Cheesecake Factory at Home Cheesecake Mixes here. If you decide to try these out, please come back and let me know in the comments how it turned out for you.

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Easy Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• 1 Cheesecake Factory at Home Salted Caramel Cheesecake Mix
• 1 Bar of Cream Cheese
• Melted Chocolate
• Chopped Pecans

Instructions

• Prepare the Cheesecake according to the package instructions.
• After it has cooled, spread the included salted caramel sauce over the top, and then add chocolate sauce.
• Add the chopped pecans.
• Drizzle additional chocolate sauce over the top.

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