Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies: Gooey, Decadent, and Utterly Irresistible

If you’ve ever stepped inside a Crumbl Cookies shop, you know the magic of their oversized, bakery-style cookies. They’re thick, gooey, and unapologetically indulgent. One of the most beloved flavors to ever grace their rotating menu is the Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookie a masterpiece of soft cookie dough, creamy cheesecake filling, buttery graham crumbs, drizzles of caramel, and a touch of flaky salt.

The good news? You don’t have to wait around hoping it shows up again on the Crumbl weekly lineup. With this copycat recipe, you can bring the gooey goodness of Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies right into your own kitchen. These cookies are big, bakery-style, and filled with everything you love about the original sweet, salty, creamy, and decadent in every bite.

What Are Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies?

These cookies are inspired by Crumbl’s signature version, but homemade and just as delicious. At the base is a soft, buttery cookie, often flavored with a hint of brown sugar and vanilla to give it depth and chewiness. Inside, a cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla adds tangy creaminess. The cookies are then topped with graham cracker crumbs, drizzled with caramel sauce, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to balance all the sweetness.

They’re oversized and gooey, with layers of texture and flavor that make every bite feel like a mini cheesecake in cookie form.

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Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Recipe

• Bakery-style cookies at home: No need to wait for Crumbl’s menu rotation.
• Indulgent layers of flavor: Sweet cookie base, creamy cheesecake center, salty caramel drizzle.
• Perfect for sharing (or not!): Extra-large cookies that are great for gifts or gatherings.
• Customizable: Adjust sweetness, fillings, or toppings to your taste.
• Freezer-friendly: Make the dough ahead and bake when cravings hit.

How Do They Taste?

These cookies taste like the perfect mashup of cheesecake and cookies. The cookie base is buttery and chewy, with caramel notes from brown sugar. The cheesecake filling is creamy and tangy, cutting through the sweetness. Caramel drizzle brings a buttery richness, while the graham cracker crumbs add crunch and that classic cheesecake flavor. The sprinkle of flaky sea salt ties it all together, ensuring each bite is balanced rather than overwhelmingly sweet.

In short: they’re indulgent, gooey, and crave-worthy the kind of cookie you can’t stop thinking about.

Health & Ingredient Benefits

While these cookies are definitely a treat, some ingredients bring more than just decadence:

• Cream cheese: Provides protein, calcium, and a satisfying tang.
• Brown sugar: Adds depth of flavor with its natural molasses content.
• Sea salt: Enhances sweetness while balancing flavors.
• Homemade control: You can adjust sugar, use organic ingredients, or swap for lighter alternatives.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Flaky sea salt

Tools You’ll Need

• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Cookie scoop
• Baking sheets lined with parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Optional Substitutions & Additions

• Swap caramel sauce for dulce de leche.
• Add crushed toffee bits to the cookie dough for extra crunch.
• Use chocolate drizzle along with caramel for a richer flavor.
• Make them mini for smaller portions (adjust bake time).
• Try cinnamon graham crackers for spiced topping.

How to Make Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

1. Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Assemble cookies: Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, and wrap around a frozen cheesecake ball. Roll into a ball, ensuring filling is sealed inside.
4. Bake: Place on parchment-lined sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
5. Top and finish: While still warm, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over cookies. Drizzle with caramel sauce and finish with flaky sea salt.
6. Cool slightly: Allow to cool before serving for the cheesecake filling to set.

What to Serve With Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

• A cold glass of milk for a nostalgic treat.
• A hot latte, cappuccino, or chai tea to balance richness.
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream for an over-the-top dessert.
• A fruit salad to cut through the sweetness.

Tips for Success

• Freeze the cheesecake filling so it holds its shape during baking.
• Don’t overbake; the cookies should be soft and gooey in the center.
• Use room-temperature butter for the dough it creams better with sugar.
• Bake cookies on parchment, not greased pans, for best texture.
• Let cookies cool for at least 10 minutes to avoid breaking.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping the freezing step for cheesecake filling, which leads to melting out.
• Overloading with caramel sauce it should drizzle, not drown.
• Using salted butter, which can make cookies overly salty.
• Not measuring flour correctly too much flour makes dry cookies.

How to Store & Reheat

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
• Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds for that gooey, just-baked texture.
• Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls (with filling) and bake from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make them ahead? Yes, freeze cookie dough balls and bake as needed.
Do they need to be refrigerated? If filled with cheesecake, yes they’re best stored in the fridge.
Can I make them gluten-free? Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
What caramel sauce works best? Thick, buttery caramel (homemade is ideal).

Nutritional Info (approximate per cookie, 12 servings)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Sugar: 34g
• Sodium: 240mg

Conclusion

Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are the definition of indulgence. With their chewy cookie base, creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy graham crumbs, and salted caramel drizzle, they deliver everything you could want in a bakery-style cookie. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime cravings hit, these cookies bring the magic of Crumbl right to your kitchen without the wait.

Bake a batch and watch them disappear. These cookies aren’t just dessert they’re an experience.

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August 28, 2025 by Melissa