Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies - Easy Cookie Recipes
There’s something about a thick, soft cookie that just makes a rough day feel lighter, don’t you think? When I first bit into one of Crumbl’s salted caramel cheesecake cookies, it felt like I had found a little edible hug. Naturally, I had to figure out how to bring that joy into my own kitchen.
This copycat recipe nails that chewy, rich base with a silky cheesecake frosting and a buttery caramel drizzle that honestly deserves its own round of applause. No fancy steps, no complicated gadgets — just real-deal goodness that anyone can whip up, even if you’re usually more of a cookie-eater than a cookie-baker.
Perfect for late-night cravings, lazy weekends, or when you just want to feel like you’ve got your life together — one caramel-dripping cookie at a time.
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Scoop dough into large balls and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
- Top each cooled cookie with a generous layer of cheesecake frosting.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the frosting and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.