Why You’ll Love These Cookies
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They combine chewy cookie + creamy cheesecake filling + rich caramel all in one bite. What Molly Made+2Julie Blanner+2
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The slightly tangy cheesecake center balances the sweetness of the cookie and caramel — creating a dessert that’s rich but not overwhelmingly sweet. What Molly Made+1
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They make a beautiful treat for holidays, parties, potlucks — and they look fancy, but the recipe is surprisingly straightforward. Life Love and Sugar+1
Ingredients (makes ~ 12 cookies — yield depends on size & method)
Cheesecake Filling (the “center surprise”)
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4 oz (about 115 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature What Molly Made+1
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½ cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar What Molly Made
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1 tablespoon all‑purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten‑free flour if desired) — helps firm up filling a bit so it holds during baking What Molly Made
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract What Molly Made
Cookie Dough Base
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2 cups all‑purpose flour What Molly Made+1
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1 teaspoon baking soda (or as recipe suggests) What Molly Made+1
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¼ teaspoon salt Life Love and Sugar+1
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened What Molly Made+1
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1 cup packed light brown sugar What Molly Made
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1 large egg (room temp) What Molly Made+1
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract What Molly Made+1
