Description

Craving Crumbl’s famous Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies? This homemade copycat recipe brings you the perfect balance of buttery graham cracker base, smooth cheesecake frosting, and rich salted caramel drizzle. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup graham crackers, crushed

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Salted Caramel Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in the crushed graham crackers.
Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop out cookie dough, roll in crushed graham crackers, and flatten each ball to about ¾ inch thick.
- Place on the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
Make the Caramel Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until the caramel thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
- Drizzle the cooled caramel topping over each cookie and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the cookie dough and frosting ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
Variations: Add nuts for extra crunch or experiment with different graham cracker flavors like cinnamon or chocolate.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate them for longer shelf life.