Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these homemade Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. Featuring a buttery graham cracker base, luscious cream cheese frosting, and a rich caramel drizzle, these cookies replicate the beloved Crumbl favorite, offering a homemade treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Cookies:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop out ¼ cup portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet. Flatten each to ½-inch thickness.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting over cooled cookies.
Add the Caramel Drizzle:
- Drizzle caramel sauce over frosted cookies.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
