Description
Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are a bakery-style dream in every bite. This easy copycat recipe starts with a buttery graham cracker base, topped with silky cheesecake frosting and a generous salted caramel drizzle. The contrast of chewy edges, creamy cheesecake center, and a kiss of sea salt makes them irresistibly indulgent—perfect for dessert lovers, parties, weeknight treats, or a show-stopping tray. Freeze for make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for dough)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade, halal-friendly)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently flatten.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookies.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
Notes
- Halal-friendly caramel sauce option is suggested.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Yield: about 24 cookies.
- These cookies freeze well for make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx.)
- Calories: Approximately 177 per cookie
- Sugar: Approximately 10-12 g
- Sodium: Approximately 150 mg
- Fat: Approximately 11 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 19 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 35 mg
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