Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mixing bowls, measuring cups, and a lined baking sheet.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and unsalted butter with granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully blended, about 2 minutes.

Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold until just combined; do not overmix.

Drop scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft; cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cool completely on a wire rack before drizzling with salted caramel.

Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over each cooled cookie and allow to set before serving.